Set of 3 or 6 Large Plants - Grow Your Own Chilli Pepper Gusto Purple, Garden Ready

A productive collection of ornamental and culinary chilli pepper plants, bred for heavy cropping, vibrant fruit colours and outstanding flavour, perfect for patio pots, containers, greenhouses and sunny garden spaces.

Chilli pepper plants are among the most rewarding edible crops to grow, producing masses of colourful fruits throughout summer and autumn. These high-yielding varieties range from compact patio types to vigorous bushy plants, offering a wide spectrum of heat levels, flavours and ornamental appeal. Depending on variety, fruits may mature through shades of green, purple, yellow, orange or red, creating a striking display while delivering everything from mild citrus notes to intense fiery heat. Plants typically reach 30–60 cm tall and form neat, productive bushes ideal for containers, raised beds and greenhouse cultivation.

Our chilli pepper plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established plants in 10.5 cm pots, they feature healthy root systems, sturdy stems and vigorous foliage, allowing them to establish quickly and produce abundant crops of flavour-packed chillies throughout the growing season.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name: Chilli Pepper Plant
• Plant Type: Fruit Plant / Tender Annual
• Plant Size: 10.5 cm Pot Plant
• Mature Height: Approx. 30–60 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 30–45 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy and Upright
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Summer
• Harvest Period: Summer to Autumn
• Fruit Colour: Green, Purple, Yellow, Orange and Red (Variety Dependent)
• Planting Position: Full Sun, Warm & Sheltered Location
• Soil Type: Fertile, Moist but Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly, allowing the compost to remain consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Feeding: Apply a high-potash fertiliser once flowers begin to form to encourage abundant fruit production
• Hardiness: Tender – Protect from Frost
• Best Uses: Patio Pots, Containers, Raised Beds, Greenhouses, Conservatories, Balcony Gardens and Kitchen Gardens
• Maintenance: Harvest fruits regularly to encourage continued cropping and remove spent foliage at the end of the growing season. 

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
Not happy? Contact us within 14 days of delivery and we'll sort it out. See our full returns policy here.