Fiery, Compact, and Flavorful

Hot Paper Lantern is a vibrant chili pepper variety prized for its striking, lantern-shaped fruits and bold, spicy flavor. Compact and high-yielding, this pepper adds heat and visual interest to gardens, containers, and culinary creations. Its colorful fruits start bright green and mature to a deep, glossy red, offering a fresh, zesty kick perfect for salsas, sauces, stir-fries, and pickling.

Why Choose Hot Paper Lantern Pepper

This variety stands out for its fiery flavor and ornamental appeal. Ideal for home gardeners seeking heat in a manageable plant size, Hot Paper Lantern peppers are also attractive to pollinators while adding a splash of color to your garden. Their medium-hot heat level makes them versatile for a wide range of dishes, from mild spice to bold culinary experiments.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum ‘Hot Paper Lantern’

• Plant Type: Annual pepper

• Fruit: Lantern-shaped, turning from green to red

• Plant Height: 18–24 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Heat Level: Medium-hot

Product Features

• Bright, lantern-shaped peppers with a medium-hot kick

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for containers and small gardens

• Attractive ornamental plant with colorful fruits

• Suitable for fresh eating, cooking, or pickling

• Supports pollinators and adds biodiversity to gardens

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Water Use: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow

Key Benefits

• Provides bold, medium-hot flavor for culinary uses

• Compact growth suitable for garden beds and containers

• Bright red fruits add ornamental value to gardens

• Supports pollinators and enhances biodiversity

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance pepper variety