Neat, compact mounds of small leaves with a most delicious flavour make Basil 'Aristotle' a stunning ornamental, edible pot plant. The aromatic foliage adds flavour to all manner of dishes, particularly Italian recipes. This Greek basil is perfect for growing on the kitchen windowsill or in containers outside the back door. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12)
Finally, a more weather- proof outdoor basil! British breeding has produced a variety of this popular herb that's much more tolerant of cold weather, wind and light frosts. Ideal for the kitchen garden or a pot near the back door for easy picking.
Enjoy the fresh, aromatic flavour and convenience of home-grown basil, to use in salads, pasta sauces and whole host of other tasty dishes. This new and easy to grow variety is perfect for the UK kitchen or herb garden - Basil ?British Basil? is much more tolerant to cold weather, wind and even light frosts compared with traditional varieties, yet boasts the same authentic Mediterranean flavour.
A wonderful new basil from British breeding of Thai and Genovese crosses. Basil 'Christmas' produces large glossy leaves with a unique fruity, mulled-wine aroma associated with Christmas time. The aromatic foliage adds flavour to all manner of dishes, particularly Italian recipes. A profusion of stunning purple flowers makes this herb a decorative, edible pot plant for the kitchen windowsill, the flower border, or for containers outside. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 30cm (12)
Essential for authentic Italian cuisine, this sweet basil is one of the most popular varieties, with a strong scent and distinctive fresh flavour. Try growing Basil on the kitchen windowsill or in convenient containers outside the back door. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
Grow this new British bred Genovese type for a 100% purple leaved Basil with increased vigour, uniformity, and traditional 'cupped' leaves. Basil 'Crimson King' makes an excellent ornamental edible adding a bright splash of colour to the herb garden, and is ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
Basil 'Dark Opal' is a purple-bronze leaved basil which is ornamental as well as edible.
Essential for authentic Italian cuisine, this sweet basil is one of the most popular varieties, with a strong scent and distinctive fresh flavour. Try growing Basil on the kitchen windowsill or in convenient containers outside the back door. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
Delicious flavour! An attractive 'ornamental edible' Basil Lemonade produces masses of shiny, pale green leaves with pretty white flowers. But even more important is the delightful fresh flavour with a zesty, lemon twist - delicious in salads, tossed through warm pasta or even to accompany some fresh summer strawberries. Tolerant of the temperamental British weather, plants will stand well outside and Basil Lemonade has been recognised by the RHS for its outstanding garden performance.
The largest-leaved basil variety around - whilst Basil ?Lettuce Leaf? looks different to traditional basil with its large, frilly edged leaves, it has the same great flavour and soft texture. Sow successively indoors for a year-round harvest or grow it outdoors in the herb garden or in pots through the summer months.