Cardinal Organic basil seeds are CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Upright plants grow to 60cm (25") tall, with strongly aromatic, oval leaves, and growth so vigorous no pinching is needed. Cardinal is very useful as a culinary basil, but wait until it blooms! Dark scarlet flowers make this variety such a show-stopper that it will dominate your herb bed or flower border. In mid-summer the plants are crowned by surprisingly tall pagoda shaped flower clusters that are fragrant and attractive to pollinators. Grow some Cardinal Organic basil in containers in your patio herb garden and enjoy the flavour and colour all summer long. Basil prefers warm weather and full sun.
Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum 'Cardinal'
Common Name
Cardinal Basil
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
25 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Dark Scarlet
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Seasoning
- Preserves
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Summer
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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