Robert, maybe it has something to do with our first names? All of my Shepard's Red Savinas are true to color as well. The seeds were purchased Jan 98 and planted in March 98. This years blooms are exactly like the last, with golf ball sized peppers. I have some in pots and some in the ground. While the ones in the ground do better, all are a deep red. Hmmm. There are some photos of last years crop on the website. CH-eers Robert Lusk.... Pepper Fool www.PepperFool.com Recipes, Hot Sauce, Restaurant Reviews, Photos and more.