A medium-hot wax chilli with smooth, waxy yellow fruit that ripen orange-red. Early and reliable even in cooler areas, good fresh or pickled.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 70 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax'
Botanically, Capsicum annuum 'Hungarian Hot Wax' is an moderate-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax'
Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate 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 'Hungarian Hot Wax' 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 'Hungarian Hot Wax' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' in the garden
Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.