Purple Carolina Reaper peppers offer a striking visual twist on one of the world’s hottest pepper varieties. Known for their intense heat and dramatic coloration, this unique Reaper variation produces peppers that develop through a range of purple, green, and pink tones as they mature.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Purple Carolina Reaper pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• Purple Carolina Reaper pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)

• Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall

• Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system

• Care instructions included

• Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE 2 oz compost tea fertilizer packet to help give your plants a strong, healthy start after transplanting

Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.

About the Purple Carolina Reaper Pepper

The Purple Carolina Reaper is a Capsicum chinense variety bred for extreme heat and distinctive color expression. Plants typically grow up to 4 feet tall and produce peppers that often begin with purple and green tones, gradually shifting through shades of pink before reaching full maturity.

While coloration may vary from plant to plant, the defining characteristic remains the same: intense, Reaper-level heat, often exceeding 1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units. This variety is especially popular among superhot enthusiasts for dried powders and fiery sauces.

• Heat Level: Extremely hot (often exceeding 1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units)

• Flavor: Intense heat with subtle fruity undertones

• Pepper Appearance: Color-variable pods with purple, green, and pink hues

• Culinary Use: Hot sauces, dried powders, dehydrated flakes, and ultra-spicy recipes

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Expert

• Growth Habit: Bushy, productive plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 4 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Medium-sized pods

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days from transplant

• Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised garden beds, and large containers with proper drainage

If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Purple Carolina Reaper pepper seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.