One of the most common mistakes in growing ornamental peppers is planting them outdoors too early. Plants are often sold in garden centers before the weather is agreeable for them to go in the ground.

Q: I got a potted 'Purple Flash' ornamental pepper plant from a friend and the leaves are all dried up and falling off. I think it didn't get enough water and that a little TLC might restore it.

Potted ornamental pepper plants make a quick table decoration or hostess gift because they are available everywhere, even grocery stores. The plants come in holiday colors of red (fruit ...

Common name: Ornamental pepper 'Calico' * Botanical name ... Frost will kill the plants. Save seeds from mature red fruits to start yourself the following spring. * Great partner: Any purple ...

The South has no reason for fall foliage envy. The traditional colors of autumn can be found in ornamental peppers. Plant them into any sunny landscape to add spice and fall flair. The typical ...

Ornamental peppers (Capsicum annuum) are small bushy plants with bright glossy peppers. Originally from our continent of South America they are grown mainly for their brightly coloured peppers ...

This pepper plant was bred especially for hanging baskets, but is an excellent edible ornamental pepper for containers or gardens. The peppers are small but pack a heat rating of about 80,000 ...

The pepper companion plants featured here play ... Trap crops are plants that attract pests away from a crop or ornamental plant because they are more desirable or attractive to the pest.

ornamental pepper plants are a great addition to fall gardens. Let your customers know that these plants are easy to grow and keep alive throughout Thanksgiving. Nurseries can give a discount to ...

COLLEGE STATION — With its nearly black leaves overlaid with dark purple and white swirls, the ornamental pepper Purple Flash — a new Texas Superstar plant — can be used in landscapes as a ...