Explosive Ember / Royal Black - 15 seeds

Explosive Ember / Royal Black is a variety where the decorative effect starts from the young plant. The almost black foliage, bi-colored flowers and upright dark fruits create a strong contrast that gradually changes to red as they ripen.

At only 60–90 cm tall, the plant is suitable for pots, balconies and terraces. The variety combines ornamental value with edible fruits and a noticeable, but not extreme, pungency.

Characteristics of the variety

• Bulgarian name: Royal Black / Explosive Ember
• Original name: Royal Black / Explosive Ember
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Hot and ornamental pepper
• Hotness: 5,000–30,000 SHU
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Leaves: Very dark purple, almost black
• Leaf veins: Dark blue
• Colors: White in the center, dark purple towards the edges
• Fruit: Upright and conical
• Initial color: Dark purple to almost black
• Mature color: Red
• Suitable for pots: Yes.

🔥 Anger

5,000–30,000 SHU

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Planting in a greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Height: 60–90 cm
Growing in a pot: very suitable
Pruning: possible for an even more compact shape.

At the end of the season, the plants can be moved to pots and brought to a bright windowsill , where, under suitable conditions, they can continue fruiting.

🪴 Decorative value

This is where Royal Black/Explosive Ember really stands out:

almost black leaves with blue veins → white-purple flowers → almost black fruits → red ripe peppers.

This consistent change of colors makes the plant an interesting decorative accent for much of the season. The compact 60–90 cm also makes it suitable for growing in decorative pots.

🍴 Culinary app

The fruits are edible and, with a spiciness of 5,000–30,000 SHU, can be used for spicy sauces, salsas, marinades, and various cooked dishes.