Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Price from leading retailers:
From £4.08
Lowest price available across 8 retailers
A tender annual herb with bright green aromatic foliage and small white or pink flowers. Reaches 30-60cm. One of the most important culinary herbs, essential for Italian and Thai cuisine. Pinch flowers to promote bushiness.
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full sun
Water Needs
moderate
Mature Height
0.3-0.6m
Compare Prices
| Retailer | Price | Pot Size | Stock | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best PriceThompson & Morgan | £4.08 | 9cm Pot | In Stock | £5.99 standard delivery Free over £45 | View at Thompson & Morgan£4.08✓Best Price |
Gwynfor Growers | £8.57 | 9cm Pot | In Stock | £6.50 standard delivery Free over £40 | View at Gwynfor Growers£8.57 |
Hillier Garden Centres | £8.74 | 1 Litre | In Stock | £5.99 standard delivery Free over £50 | View at Hillier Garden Centres£8.74 |
Grow to Eat | £13.27 | 1 Litre | In Stock | £6.99 standard delivery Free over £40 | View at Grow to Eat£13.27 |
Burncoose Nurseries | £14.02 | 1 Litre | In Stock | £9.99 standard delivery Free over £75 | View at Burncoose Nurseries£14.02 |
Primrose | £14.81 | 1 Litre | Out of Stock | £5.49 standard delivery Free over £40 | View at Primrose£14.81 |
Gardening Express | £16.00 | 2 Litre | In Stock | £7.99 standard delivery Free over £60 | View at Gardening Express£16.00 |
Bluebell Cottage Nursery | £17.73 | 2 Litre | In Stock | £7.50 standard delivery Free over £50 | View at Bluebell Cottage Nursery£17.73 |
Last updated: 6 Feb
Thompson & Morgan
Best PricePot Size: 9cm Pot
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £5.99 standard delivery(Free over £45)
Gwynfor Growers
Pot Size: 9cm Pot
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £6.50 standard delivery(Free over £40)
Hillier Garden Centres
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £5.99 standard delivery(Free over £50)
Grow to Eat
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £6.99 standard delivery(Free over £40)
Burncoose Nurseries
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £9.99 standard delivery(Free over £75)
Primrose
Pot Size: 1 Litre
Stock: Out of Stock
Delivery: £5.49 standard delivery(Free over £40)
Gardening Express
Pot Size: 2 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £7.99 standard delivery(Free over £60)
Bluebell Cottage Nursery
Pot Size: 2 Litre
Stock: In Stock
Delivery: £7.50 standard delivery(Free over £50)
Last updated: 6 Feb
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Plant Information
About this plant
A tender annual herb with bright green aromatic foliage and small white or pink flowers. Reaches 30-60cm. One of the most important culinary herbs, essential for Italian and Thai cuisine. Pinch flowers to promote bushiness.
Latin Name
Ocimum basilicum
Family
Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone
H1
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
June-September
Mature Height
0.3-0.6m