A productive collection of ornamental and culinary chilli pepper plants, bred for heavy cropping, vibrant fruit colours and outstanding flavour, perfect for patio pots, containers, greenhouses and sunny garden spaces.

Chilli pepper plants are among the most rewarding edible crops to grow, producing masses of colourful fruits throughout summer and autumn. These high-yielding varieties range from compact patio types to vigorous bushy plants, offering a wide spectrum of heat levels, flavours and ornamental appeal. Depending on variety, fruits may mature through shades of green, purple, yellow, orange or red, creating a striking display while delivering everything from mild citrus notes to intense fiery heat. Plants typically reach 30–60 cm tall and form neat, productive bushes ideal for containers, raised beds and greenhouse cultivation.

Our chilli pepper plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established plants in 10.5 cm pots, they feature healthy root systems, sturdy stems and vigorous foliage, allowing them to establish quickly and produce abundant crops of flavour-packed chillies throughout the growing season.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name: Chilli Pepper Plant
• Plant Type: Fruit Plant / Tender Annual
• Plant Size: 10.5 cm Pot Plant
• Mature Height: Approx. 30–60 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 30–45 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy and Upright
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Summer
• Harvest Period: Summer to Autumn
• Fruit Colour: Green, Purple, Yellow, Orange and Red (Variety Dependent)
• Planting Position: Full Sun, Warm & Sheltered Location
• Soil Type: Fertile, Moist but Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, allowing the compost to remain consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Feeding: Apply a high-potash fertiliser once flowers begin to form to encourage abundant fruit production
• Hardiness: Tender – Protect from Frost
• Best Uses: Patio Pots, Containers, Raised Beds, Greenhouses, Conservatories, Balcony Gardens and Kitchen Gardens
• Maintenance: Harvest fruits regularly to encourage continued cropping and remove spent foliage at the end of the growing season.