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Basil Pinnacle White – Limited stock
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🌿 Basil Pinnacle White – Aromatic Herb with Elegant White Blooms
Add a touch of refinement to your herb garden with Basil 'Pinnacle White'.
This compact, upright basil variety features lush green leaves and delicate white flowers. Bred for both ornamental appeal and culinary use, it offers a sweet, slightly spicy basil flavour ideal for teas, salads, and garnishes. Its tidy growth habit and extended harvest window make it perfect for containers, borders, and kitchen gardens.
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Pinnacle White'
- Height & Spread: 30–45cm tall × 25cm wide
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Mid-summer to early autumn
- Uses: Culinary herb, ornamental bedding, pollinator gardens, container planting
- Other Names: White Basil, Ornamental Basil
- Approx 10 seeds per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Sweet, aromatic leaves with a clean basil flavour
- Soft white blooms attract bees and butterflies
- Compact habit ideal for pots and small spaces
- Edible and ornamental—perfect for dual-purpose gardens
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flavour and flowering.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost or organic matter before planting.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow indoors in late winter or directly after last frost
- Cover seeds lightly (3–5mm deep)
- Germinates in 7–10 days at 20–25°C
- Space plants 20–25cm apart
💧 Watering:
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Pinch tips regularly to encourage bushy growth
- Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavour
- Remove flower spikes if growing for culinary use
- Protect from frost and cold winds
🌼 Tip:
Pair with lavender, calendula, or nasturtiums for a fragrant, edible border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
