Product description
Basil Purple is an aromatic herb with unique, deep purple leaves. With a strong aroma and beautifully sweet & spicy flavour, this herb is perfect for pairing with rice dishes, and tastes excellent with tomatoes too.
This plant is best grown indoors as an annual, in moist, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. It will grow well by a sunny window, and it can be moved outside in the summer months. Water sparingly, ideally in the morning, and regularly harvest the leaves. Removing flowers will also allow the plant to focus on leaf production.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Basil Purple
Basil Purple
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Product description
Basil Purple is an aromatic herb with unique, deep purple leaves. With a strong aroma and beautifully sweet & spicy flavour, this herb is perfect for pairing with rice dishes, and tastes excellent with tomatoes too.
This plant is best grown indoors as an annual, in moist, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. It will grow well by a sunny window, and it can be moved outside in the summer months. Water sparingly, ideally in the morning, and regularly harvest the leaves. Removing flowers will also allow the plant to focus on leaf production.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Grow in containers to help protect the leaves from being eaten by snails and slugs.
How to Water
Water regularly during hot, dry spells, in the morning wherever possible.
How to Plant
Plant in containers or in the ground, choosing a warm, sunny spot where the plant will be protected against strong winds. Wait until the risk of frost has passed and milder temperatures come in then then plant basil out leaving around 30cm between plants.
