Fairy Lights x Hot Palette Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Stunning, Color‑Burst Spectacle!
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🌶️ Fairy Lights x Hot Palette Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Stunning, Color‑Burst Spectacle!
Bring culinary brilliance and ornamental flair to your garden with Fairy Lights x Hot Palette, an eye-catching cross that combines vibrant fruit color transitions with just enough heat to ignite every dish.
🌱 Variety
This remarkable cultivar merges two striking Capsicum annuum varieties:
- Fairy Lights: known for its purple pods that ripen through yellow, orange, and red.
- Hot Palette: prized for its elegant white-green variegated foliage and narrow conical pods, shifting from purple-tinged yellow to deep red.
Together, this cross delivers multi-hued pods on decorative foliage—a true garden standout.
🔬 Species
Belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, this hybrid is part of a diverse family known for sweet bells, flavorful poblanos, and ornamental miniatures. Capsicum annuum varieties are generally easier to grow and manage compared to superhot chinense types.
🌍 Origin
The Fairy Lights x Hot Palette cross origin is a mystery
🧬 Hybridizer (if applicable)
Unknown
🎯 Description
Pod progression mirrors a magical light show: fruit begins deep purple or black, then transitions to yellow, orange, and finally fiery red—often showcasing lingering purple hues on mature pods. These elongated, narrow pods are typically 5–6 cm long .
Foliage adds to the spectacle: Hot Palette’s signature green-and-white variegation complements the colorful fruit, creating a tapestry of color that shines in any garden landscape .
Together, the hybrid produces compact shrubs bursting with multicolored pods—perfect for decorating gardens, patios, or dinner plates.
🌿 Plant Size
Plants remain compact and bushy, ideally suited to 1–5 L containers or raised beds. Their modest height (approx. 30–45 cm) allows for dense propagation, especially in small spaces or decorative displays.
🌡️ Pungency
This pepper is Medium to Very Hot:
- Fairy Lights clocks around 47,000 SHU, while Hot Palette reaches approx. 98,000 SHU.
- Expect a vibrant burn—sufficient to tingle, yet flavorful and manageable.
🌱 Grow Difficulty
Rated Easy, it suits both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Here’s why:
- Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–14 days under warm (21–28 °C), moist conditions.
- Transplant: Once frost risk has passed, plants thrive under full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Container-ready: Small and easily maintained, these plants grow well even in 1–5 L containers with minimal staking .
- Low care: Basic watering and occasional feeding suffice; foliage and flower sets are consistent.
- Ornamental value: Their visual pop and heat make them a favorite for growers wanting flair without fuss.
⏳ Days to Germination
Expect seedlings in 7–14 days, assuming consistent warmth and moisture.
🌾 Days to Harvest After Transplant
Pods develop heat and color between 100–130 days after transplant. You can begin harvesting once fruits start turning orange, though fully ripened red pods bring richer flavor and stronger heat.
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Although classified as ornamental, the pods are edible and versatile:
- Fresh salsas & salads: Add vibrant color and spicy zing.
- Pickling: Their firm walls preserve shape and color—ideal for chic garnishes.
- Stir-fries & curries: A small diced pod packs punch and aesthetics.
- Drying into flakes: Produces colorful patterns perfect for finishing oils or broths.
- Infused oils & vinegars: Pods produce striking hues and heat to dress salads or meats.
- Decorative garnishes: Pods can grace charcuterie boards, cocktails, or desserts—use sparingly!
Always handle with care; heat can persist even on skin or utensils after handling.
🌟 Why Grow Fairy Lights x Hot Palette Seeds?
- Stunning display: Purple-to-red pods layered over variegated foliage create non-stop visual excitement.
- Edible beauty: Though ornamental, these peppers deliver real flavor and moderate spiciness.
- Compact & garden-friendly: Great for tight spaces, patio boxes, and indoor display.
- Beginners welcome: Low-maintenance with consistent germination and growth.
- Repeat collectors: Every plant varies slightly—growing them becomes an exploration!
🚀 Ignite Your Garden with Multi-Colored Heat!
Grow Fairy Lights x Hot Palette Chilli Seeds today and cultivate a season-long show of color and spice. These peppers are more than ornamental—they're sensory fireworks that taste as good as they look. Grab your seeds and let the garden spectacle begin!
Check out more Ornamental Peppers by Scoville Republic: Blue Christmas, Belingrath Gardens, Flourescent Purple, Pretty Purple, Scarletts Variegated, Numex Twighlight, Golden Nugget, Calico, Chinese 5 Color, and Bolivian Rainbow
Additional information
| Weight | 0.001 kg |
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| Seed Pack Size | 10 Seeds, 5 Seeds |






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