About
Ocimum kilimandscharicum is a short-lived perennial or sub-shrub with aromatic leaves characterised by their strong camphor scent and spikes of tiny, pale pinkish-white flowers in summer.
About the genus
Ocimum can be aromatic annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs with opposite, linear to broadly-ovate leaves and small tubular white or pinkish flowers in whorls forming a spike
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May be grown as a sub-shrub in mild areas or overwintered under glass
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceLeafhoppers, aphids, slugs and snails may be troublesome
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free