Basil ‘Purple Ball’ is so ornamental, it can even be used as a foliage filler alongside brightly coloured bedding in a container or window box. A Greek-style variety, it bears small, highly flavoured, purple leaves which naturally grow into a dense ball. Wonderful for edging veg beds or as a decorative addition to the kitchen window sill, this clove-flavored culinary herb is indispensable for tomato-based dishes.

• Tiny deep purple leaves born on globular-shaped plants
• Performs well under sunny warm conditions and is drought resistant
• No need to pinch

Height and spread: 30cm (12”).

Hardiness & Longevity: Half-Hardy Annual

Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden, Greenhouse