Zimbabwe Black Chilli Pepper Plant – Live Plant in 2Ltr Root Ball

Zimbabwe Black is a striking African heirloom chilli pepper prized for both its ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. This exotic variety produces dramatic dark purple-black foliage and compact, bushy growth, making it equally suited as an eye-catching house plant or a productive addition to your kitchen garden.

The fruits emerge a deep glossy black, gradually ripening to a vibrant red when fully mature. With a medium heat level, Zimbabwe Black chillies are perfect for hot sauces, stir-fries, salsas, and any dish that benefits from a warm, flavourful kick.

This established plant is supplied in a 2Ltr root ball, ready to grow on and produce a generous crop of fresh chillies throughout the summer months. Suitable for beginners and experienced growers alike.

What's Included:

• 1 x Zimbabwe Black Chilli Pepper Plant


• Supplied in a 2Ltr Root Ball


• Established plant, ready to grow on

Growing Conditions:

This easy-to-grow pepper plant thrives on a bright windowsill indoors or in a warm, sheltered spot outdoors. It is well suited to greenhouse growing, containers, balcony displays, or as a patio plant. Plant in well-drained, fertile compost and position in full sun with temperatures above 15°C. A versatile addition to kitchen gardens, allotments, or vegetable plots.

Care Tips:

• Water regularly throughout the growing season


• Feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins


• Harvest when fruits transition from deep black to vibrant red for peak flavour


• Pinch out growing tips early on to encourage bushier growth

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum 'Zimbabwe Black'


• Common Names: Zimbabwe Black Chilli, Zimbabwe Black Hot Pepper


• Classification: Tender Perennial (grown as an annual in the UK)


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60–90 cm x 40–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Upright


• Perfect For: Containers, Windowsills, Greenhouses, Patios, Kitchen Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer


• Fruiting Season: Mid Summer to Late Autumn


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Heat Level: Medium


• Fruit Colour: Black ripening to Red


• Foliage: Dark Purple-Black Leaves


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects

Notes: This listing is for the Zimbabwe Black variety. Please refer to the product images for an indication of the plant you will receive. As these are living plants, size and appearance may vary slightly depending on the time of year.