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Ocimum kilimandscharicum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Fragrant

Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

Ocimum kilimandscharicum is a short-lived perennial or sub-shrub with aromatic leaves characterised by their strong camphor scent and spikes of tiny, pale pinkish-white flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

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 full sun. May be grown as a sub-shrub in mild areas or overwintered under glass

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings

Pests

Leafhoppers, aphids, slugs and snails may be troublesome

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years