Filius Blue – A Blue-Spotted Ornamental with Surprising Heat
What Is Filius Blue?
Filius Blue chilli seeds give a popular ornamental chilli with blue-grey foliage and purple pods that ripen to red. It is small in size but big in impact – a favourite among growers who want both beauty and usefulness.
Background and Name
The name ‘Filius’ means ‘son’ in Latin, said to reflect the variety’s small but powerful character. It has been grown for several generations as an ornamental plant, but is now also valued for its flavour and intense heat.
Appearance and Growth Habit
A low-growing plant, only 30–45 cm tall, with bluish leaves and small cone-shaped pods that stand upright. The pods change colour from purple to orange and finally red – often all the colours at once on the same plant.
How Hot Is Filius Blue?
Around 30,000–50,000 SHU
Flavour and Uses
The heat comes straight away, followed by a light fruity note. It is best dried or used as a decoration in pickles. The little pod has plenty of punch for its size.
Ways to Use Filius Blue
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Decorate food with whole pods
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Dry and use in spice blends
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Freeze for long-term use
How to Grow Filius Blue
Filius Blue belongs to Capsicum annuum. Sow your chilli seeds between February and April. One of the easiest varieties to succeed with – ideal in a pot, even indoors.
A small chilli with a big character – good as both a decoration and a way to add flavour.
Price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for the best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A mini propagator helps to keep the humidity up. Once the seedlings have grown a little and have their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
