Ornamental peppers are selections or hybrids of peppers (Capsicum) with aesthetic genetic attributes such as unique fruit shape and color, foliage color, and growth habit. Because of the many new cultivars available from plant breeders and the low maintenance requirement of this species in general, ornamental peppers have attracted renewed interests as bedding and garden plants in recent years. Thirty-six classic and new ornamental pepper varieties were evaluated over the last two years at three locations: Hammond (LA), Crystal Spring (MS), and Verona (MS). The best performers in the Hammond trial are presented in this photo gallery.
[Image: Chilly Chili]
[Image: E. Amber]
[Image: Red Missile]
[Image: E. Blast]
[Image: Calico] | [Image: E. Ignite]
[Image: Black Pearl]
[Image: Little Elf]
[Image: Sweet Pickle]
[Image: Purple Flash] |