Ornamental Pepper Seeds – Black Hawk Exotic Bonsai

Black Hawk Ornamental Pepper is a striking and compact variety admired for its deep purple to black foliage and vibrant fruits that mature through shades of red. Perfect as a decorative plant for gardens, patios, or indoor pots, it adds an elegant touch with minimal maintenance. This hardy variety grows well in warm climates and can be shaped as a bonsai for unique display.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Ornamental pepper, compact decorative plant

• Variety Name: Black Hawk

• Growth Habit: Dwarf and bushy, suitable for container and bonsai growing

• Maturity: 80–100 days from sowing to full fruit color

• Fruit Color: Deep purple to bright red when mature

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; best in late spring through early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–August

  • Zones 7–8: March–July

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH between 6.0 and 7.0

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Temperature Range: Ideal between 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C)

• Uses: Ornamental display, container gardening, bonsai decoration