This Hungarian Hot Wax chilli pepper plant is a productive and popular variety of Capsicum annuum, known for its elongated, tapered fruits that mature from pale yellow-green to orange, and finally to a vibrant red. It is an excellent choice for a wide range of culinary uses, including pickling, stuffing, salsas, and fresh salads, offering a moderate heat level ranging from 1,000 to 15,000 Scoville Heat Units.

Plant Overview

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum 'Hungarian Hot Wax'

• Heat Level: Medium (1,000–15,000 SHU)

• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright habit reaching 45–60 cm in height and 30–45 cm in spread.

• Suitability: Perfectly suited for containers, patio pots, grow bags, raised beds, and sunny borders.

Care and Growing Conditions

• Position: Thrives in full sun in a warm, sheltered location.

• Planting: Supplied as an established, outdoor garden-ready plant in a 2Ltr root ball; plant outdoors only after the risk of frost has passed.

• Maintenance: Water regularly and feed with a high-potash fertiliser once fruits begin to set.

• Pruning: Pinch out the growing tip when the plant reaches approximately 30 cm to promote bushier growth.

• Harvesting: Harvest regularly throughout mid-summer to autumn to encourage continued production.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8