Purple Beauty

Purple Beauty is a striking bell pepper variety that combines excellent flavour, ornamental appeal, and reliable productivity. Compact, well-leafed plants protect developing fruit as peppers mature from green to a vivid, glossy purple.

Originally selected from the hybrid Purple Belle, Purple Beauty is now open pollinated, making it a favourite among home gardeners who value consistency and seed-saving potential.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (compact)
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs very well in pots and patio planters
Support: Generally not required; light staking may help with heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

Purple Beauty produces large, blocky peppers with thick walls and a crisp texture. Fruits begin green and mature to a deep purple, offering a mild, sweet flavour ideal for fresh use. Harvest when fully coloured and firm for the best quality, and regular picking encourages continued production.

Heat level: Sweet (no heat)

Peppers are especially striking when sliced alongside yellow or orange varieties. When cooked, the purple colour softens to green.

Excellent for:

• Fresh slicing and salads
• Stuffed peppers
• Grilling and roasting
• Colour-forward dishes

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

• Earlier harvest compared to direct seeding
• Strong, reliable growth
• Consistent performance in containers or garden beds

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: container gardeners, ornamental edible plantings, and anyone looking to grow a sweet pepper with bold colour and reliable performance.