Set of 3 Purple Tiger Seedlings - Pre-Order Now!

Grown using 100% renewable energy!

A stunning plant for a windowsill or patio. A small (30cm), spreading plant with variegated white, purple and green leaves. This plants has had many admirers in our show tunnel over the years as well as our award winning RHS Rosemoor Garden and Flower Show 2023 display garden. The 2cm rounded, glossy, deep purple and often multi coloured striped fruits ripen to bright red. This plant is also known by the name Trifetti.

Heat level: Approximately 5,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.

Harvest: Pick when the fruits have reached their maximum size. Fruits ripen to a deep red.

Size: Compact bushy plant reaching a maximum size of approximately 30cm tall. Perfect for a windowsill or conservatory.

Packaging & Shipping Information

We try our best to have these seedlings ready for you. However, if there are any issues with our stock, a suitable substitute will be used at the time of shipping.

Please be aware that if you place an order that contains a mix of 'pre-order' and 'buy it now' items, your order may be delayed until all items are ready to send. This is because we aim to send your entire order in one shipment. Thank you for your patience.

Please let us know if you have any special delivery instructions at checkout.

Growers Guide

These chilli seedlings respond well to extra warmth as young plants; 25°C is the ideal temperature. 

The plants can be grown in pots or directly in the ground. Pots should be at least 2 litres, but 5 liters and is preferred.

You can download the growing instructions that are sent out with the seedlings here.

Seedlings will need to be potted on. We recommend using Fertile Fibre peat-free compost. We use this product ourselves and found that it has the best properties compared to all the other peat-free composts currently available. Note that any additional items bought together with pre-order seedlings will be shipped at the same time as the seedlings when they are ready which is normally from March to May.