Capsicum Purple Beauty Seeds — Capsicum annuum

A Showstopping Sweet Pepper

Purple Beauty Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) is a striking sweet bell pepper that produces thick-walled, blocky pods in a deep, rich purple — one of the most visually dramatic vegetables you can grow. Pods ripen from green to deep purple, then to red at full maturity. Harvest at the purple stage for maximum visual impact and a mild, sweet flavour. A real conversation starter in the garden and on the table.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💜 Stunning deep purple colour — one of the most eye-catching capsicums you can grow
• 🍯 Sweet and mild — thick-walled, juicy, and delicious raw or cooked
• 🌈 Colour-changing pods — green to purple to red as they ripen
• 🥗 Beautiful on the plate — adds dramatic colour to salads, platters, and stir-fries
• 🌱 Great in pots or garden beds — compact and productive

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow seeds indoors in seed-raising mix 8–10 weeks before the last frost (July–September). Capsicums love warmth — use a heat mat if possible to maintain soil temperature of 24–28°C for germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors into a warm, sunny, sheltered spot once all frost risk has passed (October–November). Space plants 45–60 cm apart in rich, well-drained soil. Water consistently and feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser once flowering begins. Harvest at the purple stage for best colour, or leave to ripen fully red for extra sweetness.

💡 Grower's tip: Purple Beauty looks spectacular mixed with orange and red capsicums on a grazing platter — grow all three for a rainbow harvest!

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 5 seeds of Purple Beauty Capsicum (Capsicum annuum), with sowing and growing instructions included.