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Basil 'Crimson King'

Grow this new British bred Genovese type for a 100% purple leaved Basil with increased vigour, uniformity, and traditional 'cupped' leaves. Basil 'Crimson King' makes an excellent ornamental edible adding a bright splash of colour to the herb garden, and is ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
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  • Supplier: Van Meuwen
  • SKU: 24069
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Grow this new British bred Genovese type for a 100% violet leaved Basil with increased vigour, uniformity, & traditional 'cupped' leaves. Basil ' Crimson King' makes an excellent ornamental edible adding a bright splash of colour to the herb garden, & is ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer.

Height:
45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)

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Purple - A colour between red and blue. Commonly associated with Cadburys
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garden - A planned space used for the display, cultivation and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature.
King - The figure head of a monarch
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Van Meuwen
If you are looking to redesign your garden then Van Meuwen should be the first stop for you. Since 1973 Van Meuwen have established themselves as a market leader in supplying horticultural products. Through their website you can purchase flower bulbs and plants, fruit trees, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, ornamentals and fruit plants. They also sell a wide range of gardening tools such as fertilisers, watering and irrigation products, baskets and containers and harvesting equipment. Their online blog also allows you to get great tips and ideas about how to start growing plants and vegetables in your garden. Due to their extensive knowledge of the horticultural industry they are constantly sourcing new products and ideas that you can't get anywhere else.
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