Ornamental Pepper Seeds

Our ornamental peppers guide showcases some of the best for both outdoor use and container gardening.

There’s a whole world of ornamental peppers out there that are hallmarks of edible landscaping. From multi-colored beauties to fruits that are black as night.

peppers change colors as they ripen, so you may see several different colors on the same plant

Grown for looks, not flavor.they are grown for their looks, not to enhance their unique flavor traits.

These are beauties in the garden or container.

Ornamental peppers are truly beautiful – from the onyx-like Black Pearl to the colorful Bolivian Rainbow.

Ornamental Chilli FAQs

Most frequent questions and answers

ornamental peppers are safe to eat.

Ornamental peppers are safe to eat, but they are normally grown for their attractive color and ornamental qualities rather than their flavor, which you may find disappointing.
Use them as bedding plants in the garden or plant them in pots so you can enjoy them on sunny decks and patios.

Ornamental pepper care is easy, and you can expect fruit from mid-spring until fall.
Start ornamental peppers indoors in small individual pots filled with potting soil or seed starting medium. Bury the seeds ¼ to ½ inch (6 mm. to 1 cm.) deep. Allow one to two weeks for the seeds to germinate and another six to eight weeks for the seedlings to reach transplanting size.