Paper Lantern is habanero-type with unique elongated shape. Rating 200,000-300,000 SHU offers extreme heat. The lantern-like shape is distinctive. Fruity habanero flavor with good heat. More elongated than typical habaneros. Very productive plants. The shape makes them interesting. Excellent for hot sauce production. The heat is serious but flavorful. Shows shape variation in chinense.. The Hot Paper Lantern is a unique habanero-type pepper with a short growing season - perfect for Northern climates. Learn more about this unique hot pepper.
Grown for 2 seasons now, first season was epic for this chilli, so grew it again this year and even though the season was poor compared to last, the Paper Lantern was easily my top performer with a great yield again. The pods themselves are great tasting with a good habanero heat lending themselves to many recipes and products.. The Paper Lantern is an elongated red habanero type chile with the renowned mouth-blistering heat. Fruits ripen from lime green to bright red, elongated pendant fruits.