Basil - purple

Ocimum basilicum


A basil with deeply purple aromatic leaves used extensively in many culinary dishes and is especially attractive in fresh leaf salads. Like all basils it is very tender and only enjoys growing outside during our sunny summer months. 9x9cm pot (8cm depth)
Size:

9cm pot (8cm depth)

Price:
Sale price£3.30
Stock:
In stock (23 plants), ready to be dispatched

Description

  • Many culinary uses
  • A great windowsill plant
  • Fabulous purple leaves
  • Helps deter flies in the kitchen

Introduced form the East in the sixteenth century, the sweet pungent flavour of basil has been popular ever since as a culinary herb and needs to be used fresh as the dried herb is not comparable in flavour. There are many varieties of basil and this purple leaved type grows well in a pot.

Plant Care

  • Height: 30 - 60 cm
  • Type: Tender
  • Aspect: Sun
  • Soil: Any/alkaline
  • Flower colour: White
  • Flowering period: July - October

Delivery

We deliver our herb plants to addresses across the UK. Orders are  dispatched between Mondays and Thursdays. This is usually within two to four days of placing your order, but at some points of the year during busy peaks it may take a little longer.

The majority of our orders are sent via a 24 hour courier service.  Orders sent by courier to Scottish Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight and Scilly Isles take 48-72hrs - this will be indicated at the checkout.

Charges - UK mainland

1 - 3 herbs: £6.20
4 - 12 herbs: £5.95
13 - 17 herbs: £3.50
18+ herbs (UK mainland): free delivery

Charges - Highlands & Islands

There are additional surcharges for delivery to some postcodes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight and Scilly Isles - this will be calculated at the checkout based on the delivery address postcode and number of plants ordered - we provide an indication of these charges on our order & delivery information page. Unfortunately due to Brexit we are unable to ship to Northern Island currently.

 

Packaging

All the herbs are supplied in 9x9 cm pots (8cm depth).  Our herbs are packaged securely in recycled and recyclable blister packs and then into cardboard boxes, to ensure your plants to arrive in the best possible condition.

Further information about delivery can be found on our Ordering & delivery information page.

Guarantee

All our herbs are grown on the nursery and are dispatched labelled with their plant name and basic growing instructions

Our aim is to provide our customers with top quality herbs and service. We have worked hard to find a robust packing and delivery system that ensures your plants arrive at your door in the best condition. 

We would ask that you check your herbs carefully when they arrive and report any problems to us either by phone or email within 48 hours so that we can rectify it. We may ask that you send us a photo.

We cannot accept responsibility for plants that have not been cared for or had unsuitable care.

Once an order has been placed you have the right to cancel your order up to the day of dispatch. As herbs are a perishable item we cannot accept returns in exchange for a refund.

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