Sweet Basil. A bushy aromatic herb with bright green leaves. Produces purple tinged, white flowers in late summer. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ocimum basilicum
A bushy aromatic herb with bright green leaves. Produces purple tinged, white flowers in late summer.
Category: Herbs
Additional information
Generic | Ocimum |
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Species | basilicum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sweet Basil |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 30cm, 60cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Pinch out flowerheads as they appear |
Border | Herb garden, Border, Culinary |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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