Blue Christmas: A colourful chili wonder

Unique variety of colours and taste experience

The Blue Christmas, a variety from the Capsicum annuum family, is an extraordinary phenomenon in the world of chilies. With a medium level of spiciness of 5 and a height of 50 to 80 cm, it is suitable for growing outdoors as well as in pots. Its special aroma, which combines a sweet and slightly salty note, makes it a sought-after variety for lovers of unusual taste experiences.

Colour changing fruits and decorative appearance

The Blue Christmas impresses with its striking fruits, which change colour from dark purple to pink, purple, orange and red during the ripening process. Some fruits even have black dots or stripes. The flowers and stems of the plant are also an attractive purple. The name of the plant probably derives from its colourful appearance, which is reminiscent of a decorated Christmas tree and makes it a real eye-catcher.

Key facts at a glance:

• Capsicum : Capsicum annuum
• Heat : 5
• Scoville units : 5,000 - 15,000 SHU
• Growth height : 50 - 80 cm
• Fruit size : 2 - 4 cm
• Fruit colour : dark purple, pink, purple, orange, red
• Country of origin :
• Special features : Colour-changing fruits, unique aroma, decorative appearance