Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Purple Basil

Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum
Variety: 'Purple'
Plant Type: Annual Herb

A purple leaf form of basil producing lots of large glossy leaves. Use it in salads and mediterranean dishes, pizzas etc. It hates the cold and wet, so give it a sunny sheltered spot, or grow it in a pot on a sunny windowsil.