{"product_id":"african-blue-basil","title":"African Blue Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Blue Basil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking, highly aromatic herb known for its attractive purple stems, green leaves, and lavender flower spikes. Loved by bees and other pollinators, this vigorous basil variety combines ornamental beauty with a rich, spicy flavour perfect for culinary use. Easy to grow in containers or garden beds, it thrives in warm, sunny conditions and provides a long season of colour and fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum 'African Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant this variety?\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it grow\u003c\/strong\u003e? Approx 60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale purple flowers during summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop care tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back regularly to keep the plant from going woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urban-herbs.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage is a kitchen garden classic, with a delicious musky flavour that is best known as a staple of a great Sunday Roast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen and quite architectural. It looks great through the winter months and will take the worst that the winter can throw at it. We think that the grey foliage looks spectacular on a frosty morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will struggle in waterlogged conditions so please ensure that this variety is in free draining conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery options explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-order delivery option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Now delivery option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday\/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDispatch information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer satisfaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Urban Herbs Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Pot \/ Order Now","offer_id":57825521762687,"sku":"82426471062687","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/urban-herbs.co.uk\/products\/african-blue-basil","provider":"Urban Herbs Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}