Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Longum Group) 'Filius Blue'
chilli pepper 'Filius Blue'
A highly ornamental chilli pepper variety producing attractive, edible, ovoid fruits, dark-purple to black that ripen to a fiery red. The fruits lose their heat as they ripen so harvest when young. This is a small variety that is perfectly suited to container growing and will tolerate outdoor climates in a sunny position. Harvest July to October
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Purple | Purple Red | |
| Autumn | Green Purple | Purple Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Capsicum are annual or perennial plants, with simple, alternate leaves, and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. They are grown for their glossy, many-seeded edible fruits, including chilli and bell peppers, and as indoor ornamental plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Sow indoors from mid-February to early April in small pots filled with good quality seed compost and maintain a constant temperature between 18-21C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when two true leaves have formed and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly and feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pinch out growing tip to encourage bushiness
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould
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