Belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, this rare chili pepper is ideal for fans of unusual peppers, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to grow a plant that’s as decorative as it is flavorful.

With its small, lantern-shaped fruits, Fidalgo Roxa puts on quite a show in the garden or on a patio. As the peppers ripen, they gradually change color, going from very dark green, almost black, to shades of purple, then to salmon pink tinged with purple. These striking colors make them look almost artificial, like little candies hanging from the plant.

Fidalgo Roxa chili pepper tasting notes

Fidalgo Roxa chili peppers offer more than good looks: they also have an appealing flavor profile. Their fruity notes add heat to a wide range of dishes without completely overpowering other flavors.

With an estimated heat level of 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), it delivers moderate to fairly strong heat for those who enjoy spicy flavors. Its heat is rated 8 out of 10 according to the classification provided, though perceptions of heat vary by person and growing conditions.

This chili pepper can be used fresh, finely chopped into homemade sauces, marinades, spicy dressings, or tomato-based dishes. It’s also suitable for making homemade hot sauces, adding a fruity note and distinctive color.

A purple chili pepper with multicolored fruits

Fidalgo Roxa is especially prized for its ornamental appearance. Its elongated fruits, about 4 cm long and 2 cm wide, look like little colorful lanterns. Their changing colors are one of this variety’s main attractions: young peppers show dark green and purple tones before developing lighter shades of salmon pink and purple as they ripen.

Its purple-tinged foliage adds to its ornamental appeal. With its bushy growth habit and a height generally between 60 and 80 cm, this plant fits easily into a pot, a sufficiently large planter, a greenhouse, or a sunny vegetable garden.

Productive and unusual, Fidalgo Roxa offers the best of both worlds: flavorful peppers to harvest and a striking plant to enjoy.

How to grow Fidalgo Roxa chili peppers

Fidalgo Roxa chili peppers thrive in warmth, sunlight, and fertile, well-draining soil. Growing them takes a little patience at first, but they’re manageable for gardeners who meet their basic needs.

Sowing seeds: sow between January and April in a fine seed-starting mix, ideally at 22 to 28 °C. Under good conditions, seeds generally germinate in 6 to 20 days. A small greenhouse and heat mat can help maintain a stable temperature and encourage germination.

Location: place plants in a warm, sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to encourage growth and fruit production.

Watering and soil: choose rich, cool, well-draining soil. Water regularly according to the plant’s needs, without soaking the soil. Avoid standing water, which can weaken the roots.

Planting: gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions. Move them outside about 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost, once temperatures are mild enough. If planting in the ground, space plants approximately 50 to 60 cm apart.

Harvest: allow approximately 80 to 90 days for the fruit to ripen after fruit set, depending on growing conditions. Watch the colors change and harvest the peppers at your preferred stage of ripeness.

For vigorous plants and an abundant harvest, see our chili pepper growing guide and chili pepper growing journal.

Why choose Fidalgo Roxa chili pepper seeds?

• An unusual variety from Brazil: a chili pepper that stands out for its distinctive appearance.
• Multicolored fruits: shades ranging from very dark green to purple, then salmon pink.
• Decorative foliage: purple highlights that make the plant attractive even before harvest.
• Good productivity: many small fruits on a well-cared-for plant.
• Fruity flavor: ideal for adding variety to recipes and making homemade hot sauces.
• Suitable for containers: its compact growth habit makes it well suited to patios, sunny balconies, and small gardens.

These 20 Fidalgo Roxa chili pepper seeds are an excellent choice for expanding a collection of rare peppers, discovering an ornamental variety, and growing fruits that are as beautiful as they are spicy.

Fidalgo Roxa chili pepper characteristics

• Variety: Fidalgo Roxa
• Species: Capsicum chinense
• Origin: Brazil
• Contents: 20 seeds
• Heat level: 8/10 according to the classification provided
• Heat: approximately 30,000 to 50,000 SHU
• Fruit appearance: small lanterns approximately 2 × 4 cm in size
• Color when ripe: salmon pink and purple
• Foliage: green with purple highlights
• Growth habit: bushy
• Plant height: approximately 60 to 80 cm
• Flower color: white
• Sowing period: January to April
• Germination temperature: 22 to 28 °C
• Germination time: approximately 6 to 20 days
• Ripening time: approximately 80 to 90 days after fruit set
• Location: sunny and sheltered

Grow Fidalgo Roxa chili peppers and enjoy a spectacular, productive Brazilian variety with fruity flavor, perfect for collectors of rare chili pepper seeds and gardeners who love to cook with their harvest.