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basil 'Magic Mountain'
basil
An upright, tender perennial bred for summer patio pots where the fragrant leaves will perfume the air buzzing with pollinating...
9cm pot
available to order from summer
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
available to order from summer
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Plant description
An upright, tender perennial bred for summer patio pots where the fragrant leaves will perfume the air buzzing with pollinating insects as they hunt through dense spikes of whorled, small, tubular, mauve flowers. The purple flushed dark green leaves of ‘Magic Mountain’ have a classic basil flavour great for adding flavour to pesto, sauces, salads and meat dishes. One of the best for ornamental value.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Ocimum basilicum Magic Mountain:
Plant out into the herb garden or into roomy pots or troughs from early summer, after all threat of frost has passed, allowing 15-20cm (6-8in) between plants. Pick plants over regularly (harvest from July to October) and remove any developing flowerheads immediately to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
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