2002 AAS Flower Winner
Ornamental Pepper Chilly Chili F1
The first family-friendly ornamental pepper with exceptional garden performance. Chilly Chili, as the name implies, has non-pungent fruit. The “heat” was bred out of the peppers, which is perfect for households with children who like to explore their environment. The fruit changes color from yellow to orange and matures at red. Extremely heat-tolerant, Chilly Chili will provide garden color during southern summers. Pepper plants can grow about a foot tall and spread 6-10 inches. The petite 2-inch peppers can be used as clever ornamental garnishes on salads or with ethnic entrees.
Plant Description
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
annuum
Common Name:
Ornamental pepper
Plant Habit:
Compact, mounded
Plant Height:
8-12 inches
Foliage Color:
Dark green
Bloom Time:
Summer
Bloom Color:
Red, yellow, orange
Bloom Size:
Peppers are 2 inches long, 3/8 inch diameter
Bloom Color Pattern:
Tricolor
Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison:
Holiday Flame and Medusa
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
6-10 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
Hanging Basket:
Yes
Low Edging:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
Edible Ornamental:
Yes
Reviews
Nancy –
Chili pepper Chilly is a great pepper. I bought it as an ornamental to be the flames around my 2023 Halloween Witches cauldron. They worked perfectly. I let them go to seed and they are producing peppers in July 2024. Beautiful peppers!