Basil 'Cinnamon'

Basil 'Cinnamon' is a unique and highly aromatic variety, prized for its striking appearance and distinct, spicy flavour profile. It features attractive purple stems and pinkish-purple flowers, but its primary culinary value comes from its leaves, which have a warm, sweet scent and a flavour that clearly combines traditional basil with strong notes of cinnamon. This makes it a popular choice for both sweet applications, like fruit salads, teas, and baked goods, as well as in savoury dishes.

When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is a tender, heat-loving plant that must have a location in full, direct sun to develop its best flavour. It is extremely sensitive to cold and cannot tolerate any frost. It requires rich, fertile soil that is kept consistently moist but remains well-drained, as it wilts quickly if allowed to dry out. To encourage a bushy, full plant, it's best to pinch the growing tips regularly, which also delays flowering and promotes more leaf production.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.