Small, compact plant that produces good yields of bluish purple peppers 3-5 cm long. The peppers turn from pale blue to dark blue when ripe. The peppers are extremely hot. Can be used in cooking as a substitute for jalapeño to add colour to dishes. Harvest after 80 days.
The plant has dark purple stems and leaves and violet flowers. Tall 25cm. Perfect as an ornamental plant in small gardens, containers and patios.
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| Harvest |
| Average germination (%) | 85 |
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| Flower colour | Purple |
| Fruit color | Blue, Purple |
| Germination (in days) | 7-15 |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Culinary, Spices, Urban garden |
| Seeds per gram | 303 |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !