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Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'

Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'

Fragrant

Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A striking, upright, bushy annual producing stunning, dark purple, almost black, aromatic foliage that has a strong liquorice flavour. Attractive spikes of small, tubular, cerise red flowers appear in summer. Highly ornamental for warmer gardens in the UK, otherwise grow indoors under glass

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

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information

Pruning

Pinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leafhoppers

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

Two To Five Years