Long, slender, fiery-red chillies that dry beautifully for flakes and powder. A heavy-yielding, dependable hot variety for pots or the open garden.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 90 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chilli 'Cayenne'
Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne' is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Chilli 'Cayenne'
Chilli 'Cayenne' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Chilli 'Cayenne' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Chilli 'Cayenne' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Chilli 'Cayenne' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Chilli 'Cayenne' in the garden
Chilli 'Cayenne' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Chilli 'Cayenne'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Chilli 'Cayenne'
Plant Sale lists Chilli 'Cayenne' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Chilli 'Cayenne' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
