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basil 'Aroma 2'

Ocimum basilicum 'Aroma 2'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A tender, bushy, aromatic annual, usually grown as a herb for its edible leaves. This vigorous F1 hybrid has large, bright green leaves, and some resistance to bolting and disease. Spikes of small, tubular white or pink-tinged flowers may be produced in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

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

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in containers, or outdoors in a sunny sheltered spot, in well drained soil after all risk of frost has passed. See the RHS Grow Your Own guides to cultivating herbs for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushiness, pinch out flower heads to encourage leafy growth

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years