Ornamental Pepper 'Aurora'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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J
Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

I love the look of these plants. I have yet to eat a ripe (red) one. My first purple pepper harvested was not very hot at all, similar...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Plants are 10-12" tall. Rates a 3 on the SSE's heat scale with 5 being the hottest.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 1½ inch tapered upright lavender to deep purple to orange to red.fruit. Plants exhibit purple and green foliage. Good for containers. (75 day).

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