Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Aromatic Shrub (Ocimum kilimandscharicum)
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 60-120 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate, regular watering; allow surface to dry between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 20-30°C (avoid frost)
- Blooming Time Flowers 90-150 days after sowing; perennial flowering in warm climates
- Suitable For Garden beds, herb borders, warm-climate landscapes; containers if kept warm
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Prune after flowering to maintain bushy shape; protect from severe frost
Description
Basil Kilimanjaro is a perennial aromatic shrub. It’s suitable for garden beds, herb borders and warm-climate landscapes, and can also be grown in containers kept warm. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep with 60-120 cm spacing in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Expect germination in 10-21 days and flowers 90-150 days after sowing, with perennial flowering in warm climates. Water moderately and regularly, letting the surface dry between waterings; prune after flowering and protect from severe frost.