# RH Lilac

Also known as RH Lilac Variegated, RH Lilac Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

RH Lilac is a Capsicum annuum cultivar. Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is floral, subtly sweet, peppery. Used for edible ornamental garnish, fresh with seafood, poultry, and roasted vegetables, hot sauces and marinades, drying and pickling. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2022) Red Dragon Seeds
  https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/rh-lilac-chilli-seeds/

- 10,000–20,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2025) Rebec Valley Farm
  https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/rh-lilac-variegated-pepper/

- 50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hydroponika Bez Ogródek
  https://www.hydroponikabezogrodek.pl/en/rh-lilac-nasiona,id969.html

- 20,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chilli Brothers
  https://www.chillibrothers.com.br/produtos/12-sementes-de-pimenta-rh-lilac/

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [US seed listing: C. annuum, 10,000–20,000 SHU, 90 days, 2–3 ft, origin unknown, floral flavor, pods mature red.](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/rh-lilac-variegated-pepper/)
- [Texas seed listing describing variegated plants and slightly variegated pods with purple flowers.](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/rh-lilac)
- [UK farm-grown seed listing: brushed-paint pods, purple-lined flowers, white-green-purple foliage, 15,000–30,000 SHU.](https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/rh-lilac-chilli-seeds/)
- [North American seed listing confirming the ornamental brushed-paint look, purple-accented flowers, and variegated foliage.](https://peppermerchant.net/products/rh-lilac)
- [B&Q retail page for Red Dragon seed: 15,000–30,000 SHU, ~100 cm height, fertile neutral soil, do not overwater.](https://www.diy.com/departments/rh-lilac-chilli-seeds-10-fresh-seeds/5061094802197_BQ.prd)
- [Brazilian grower listing: variegated foliage, pods green → purple/lilac → intense red, ~20,000 SHU, edible in sauces and pickles.](https://www.chillibrothers.com.br/produtos/12-sementes-de-pimenta-rh-lilac/)

## FAQ
### How hot is RH Lilac?

Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does RH Lilac taste like?

Subtle sweetness and distinct floral notes with a mild peppery bite rather than a lingering burn.

### How do I grow RH Lilac?

RH Lilac: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for RH Lilac?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/rh-lilac
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data