basil 'Magic Mountain'

basil

Eventual height & spread

basil 'Magic Mountain'

basil

  • 9cm pot
  • £7.99
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
  • £15.98 £5.33 each
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Hardiness: frost tender


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.


  • Garden care:
    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.
  • Goes well with