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 a 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' 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 '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
Combine Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax'
Plant Sale lists Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Chilli 'Hungarian Hot Wax' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
