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Chilly Chili Ornamental Pepper Plant

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  • - Height: 8-12 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Features

Chilly Chili Ornamental Pepper is by far one of the most colorful and interesting ornamental pepper plants. An All-America Selections® Award winner in 2002, the 2-2 1/2 inch long, straight, slender peppers grow straight upwards in greenish yellow, bright yellow, orange and dark red clusters, depending upon the stage of maturity! A kid-safe variety, the fruit is not hot, so can be used in both outdoor and indoor containers and anywhere in your landscaping amazing color or architectural interest is desired!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies

Blooming and Fruiting Indicators:

  • - Fruits persist on the plant for an extended period, adding visual interest to the garden

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, but fruit production may decrease

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Prefers warm temperatures
  • - Heat-tolerant but should be protected from extreme heat to prevent fruit drop
  • - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Ornamental Peppers:

  • - Marigolds: Their pest-repelling properties and bright colors make them a beneficial companion for Ornamental Peppers
  • - Zinnias: Their bold colors and upright growth pair well with Ornamental Peppers in garden beds
  • - Basil: The fragrant foliage of Basil can deter pests while adding a culinary twist to the garden
  • - Salvia: Their spiky blooms add vertical interest and attract pollinators, complementing Ornamental Peppers
  • - Calibrachoa: The trailing habit and colorful blooms of Calibrachoa create a vibrant display with Ornamental Peppers
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 6-10 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Fall Garden, Hanging Baskets, Houseplant, Pollinator Garden, Tropical Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Edible, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Great Colors

The Chilly Chili Ornamental Pepper Plants lived up to their billing. Bright and colorful. They withstood the stormy Summer and even some hail. Bought some again this year.

From Mihir | April 19, 2015


Chilly Chili

They came up just like in the picture. Happy with the plants and the way they were delivered by US Postal Service. Hoping for the same this year. Thanks.

From Chat | May 12, 2014


Ornamental Pepper-Bloomer

This Chilly Chili plant arrived healthy and already had a bloom on it! It was safely packaged and not damaged.

From RHODA | May 01, 2014


Chilly Chili is Very

Very pleased with these Ornamental Peppers. Wonderful "hot" color. I may not taste them, and if I do, I hope they aren't as hot as they look! Thanks! (One more thing I liked the way they were packaged for mailing.) -CC, Terre Haute, Ind.

From Chat | July 30, 2013


Outstanding addition to any flower bed.

I had seen Ornamental Peppers in Jacksonville years ago, but never see the live plants for sale in Atlanta until late fall so I ordered them last year and used as a border. The plants arrived in great shape, and already had blooms and were so well packed. All of my neighbors commented on how beautiful they were. I can't say enough good things about GrowJoy's quality and service. I just wish I had found them years ago.

From diane | February 07, 2013


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