Purple Death

Purple Death is a dramatic super‑hot cross combining 7 Pot Primo lineage with Purple Ghost genetics, yielding dark‑foliaged plants and pods that start deep purple before finishing red. The color show is matched by serious heat; fruits routinely register in the upper super‑hot range and are best handled with care. Thick, craggy walls and pointed tips give the pods a menacing look that dehydrates well into vivid powders. Grow in full sun to intensify the purple anthocyanins across leaves, flowers, and immature fruit. Fruity, floral notes ride alongside the intense burn, making it a potent choice for small‑batch sauces and chili oils. Plants are vigorous mid‑sized chinense types that benefit from staking once the late‑season set gets heavy. Harvest purple for maximum ornamental contrast or fully red for the deepest sweetness and aroma. If you want a showpiece pepper that also brings serious fire, Purple Death delivers on both fronts.

Days: 95–120 (late, super‑hot class)
Species: Capsicum chinense
SHU: ≈800,000–1,500,000 (reports vary)
Heat Level: Super Hot
Plant Size: 30–48 inches, vigorous; may need staking
Pod Size: ≈2–3 inches, bumpy, pointed
Color: Purple→red (dark foliage, purple flowers)
Flavor: Fruity, floral; extreme heat
Creator: Giancarlo Fadda; 7 Pot Primo × Purple Ghost