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Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'

Basilicum 'Dark Opal'

  • 20-30 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • For a sunny position
Bush Basil - Dark Opal May till july in beds in open ground and transplant after 4 weeks; or directly in pots and thin out slightly. The leaves can be used fresh and dried; store them well after drying.
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Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour light pink
Hardiness down to about susceptible to frost

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny

Botanical information

Botanical name Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'
Genus Ocimum
Family Lamiaceae
Common names NL: Basilicum 'Dark Opal'
EN: Basilicum 'Dark Opal'
FR: Basilicum 'Dark Opal'
DE: Basilicum 'Dark Opal'