Botanical profile

Hot Pepper Basket of Fire

Latin name
Capsicum annuum 'Basket of Fire'
Type
Annual fruit
Family
Solanaceae

A compact, ultra-productive, and decorative variety, perfect for growing in hanging baskets, containers, or planters. It produces a profusion of small, conical peppers that turn from cream to yellow, orange, and then red when ripe—a veritable firework of color! With a moderate to strong heat (up to 80,000 Scoville units) , it's perfect for heat lovers who also want to look stylish in the garden. Cold-tolerant, it continues to produce even as fall approaches.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — keep soil moist, well-drained
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Tomatoes, green onions, basil
Plants to avoid
Beans, fennel
Spacing
25 to 30 cm between plants, ideal in 20 to 30 cm pots or hanging baskets
Harvest period
July to October

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.