HT Cinnamon Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum var. cinnamomum)

Add a unique twist to your herb garden with HT Cinnamon Basil. This aromatic basil variety features attractive violet stems, delicate lavender flowers and fragrant green leaves with a subtle cinnamon flavour. Perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes, herbal teas and garnishes, it grows beautifully in pots, containers or garden beds, making it an eye-catching and delicious addition to any home garden.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. cinnamomum
• Common Name: Cinnamon Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Leaf Colour: Green
• Flower Colour: Lavender
• Stem Colour: Violet
• Height: Up to 40 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Suitable For: Pots, containers, windowsills and garden beds
• Harvest Time: August – September
• Contents: Approx. 1.5 grams

Growing Information

When to Sow

Sow indoors from March to July. Seeds can be started in trays before transplanting or sown directly into pots when conditions are warm.

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly in a seed tray or flowerpot and cover lightly with compost. Keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. Transplant seedlings after approximately 4 weeks, or thin plants slightly if growing directly in containers.

Growing Tips

Grow in a warm, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly and harvest leaves often to encourage bushy growth. Pinch out flower buds if growing mainly for leaves, or allow the attractive lavender flowers to bloom to attract pollinators.

Why You’ll Love It

• Unique basil with a delicate cinnamon flavour.
• Highly aromatic leaves with beautiful violet stems.
• Produces attractive lavender flowers.
• Perfect for sweet and savoury dishes, teas and desserts.
• Ideal for pots, containers and kitchen gardens.
• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors.
• Harvest fresh leaves from August to September.
• A beautiful edible herb that also attracts pollinators.