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African blue basil

Ocimum 'African Blue'

Fragrant

Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'African Blue' is a short-lived perennial to about 75cm, with dark green leaves, flushed purple when young, with a strong, camphor scent. Spires of purple-pink flowers on purple stems are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. May be grown as a short-lived sub-shrub in mild areas or over-wintered under glass

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings; does not set seed

Pests

Can get leafhoppers and aphids; slugs and snails may be problematic

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years