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Pink Tiger Pepper

Pink Tiger Pepper

Vibrant striped superhot with color-shifting pods, fruity flavor, and intense heat — one of the most visually striking peppers you can grow.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    200,000–500,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Purple to pink/peach with striping

  • ⏳ Days

    90–110 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Pink Tiger is a striking Capsicum chinense hybrid developed from Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta de Neyde genetics. It is known for its dramatic pod coloration and ornamental plant structure.

The pods begin deep purple and transition into peach or pink tones with bold purple striping, while the plant itself often features dark, purple-tinted foliage and stems.

Flavor & Heat

Pink Tiger delivers a strong, clean heat with a fruity and slightly sweet aroma. Some describe the flavor as floral or lightly smoky, with a sharp, direct burn.

While the heat is intense, it is balanced by its aromatic profile, making it suitable for sauces and specialty applications.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after temperatures are consistently warm. Pink Tiger performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants can reach 3–4 feet in height and may benefit from staking. Its ornamental foliage and pods make it ideal for both garden beds and decorative containers.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from everyday varieties to rare and visually striking cultivars.

Pink Tiger represents the visual edge of that spectrum, where color, pattern, and heat come together.

From soil to scorch.