Little Elf

Little Elf is a compact ornamental pepper that turns your plant into a colourful bouquet. Its small, cone-shaped peppers grow upright above the foliage and ripen from creamy yellow through orange to bright red, so every colour is on the plant at the same time. It's a real eye-catcher on a windowsill, balcony or patio, and the peppers pack a pleasant punch too.

Characteristics

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Plant: compact and well-branched, approx. 30–50 cm tall
• Fruits: small and conical, approx. 2–3 cm, growing upright
• Colour: yellow → orange → red
• How hot? hot, 20,000–30,000 SHU
• Suitable for: pots, windowsill, balcony, greenhouse and open ground

Uses

Little Elf is not just ornamental but also very edible. The peppers are ideal for drying, making chili flakes or hot sauce, or infusing in oil. Fresh, they add a crisp, spicy kick to stir-fries and salsas.