Basil Bush
Basil ‘Bush’ (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum)
A compact, aromatic basil with small, flavour‑rich leaves and a sweet basil‑clove scent — perfect for pots, salads, garnishes, and summer cooking
🌿 Basil ‘Bush’ is a naturally compact, dome‑shaped basil with small, aromatic leaves and a beautifully tidy growth habit. It forms neat, rounded mounds of bright green foliage, making it one of the most decorative and container‑friendly basils you can grow.
Its leaves are larger than those of Greek Basil, and the flavour is distinctly basil‑clove scented — warm, sweet, and classic, with a slightly brighter edge than Genovese basil. This makes it ideal for salads, garnishes, herb mixes, and any dish where you want full basil flavour without large leaves.
Beautiful, tidy, and wonderfully fragrant, Basil ‘Bush’ is perfect for patios, windowsills, and small gardens.
🌿 Leaves
The small leaves have a sweet, classic basil flavour with a warm basil‑clove aroma.
• Perfect for salads, caprese, and fresh summer dishes
• Lovely as a garnish — no chopping needed
• Excellent in pestos, herb oils, and dressings
• Delicious with tomatoes, mozzarella, pasta, and grilled vegetables
• Ideal for Mediterranean cooking
• Great for herb mixes due to its concentrated flavour
Leaf flavour: sweet, basil‑clove, fresh, aromatic
🌼 Flowers
The small white flowers are edible and lightly aromatic.
• Use as a garnish for salads and summer plates
• Attractive to bees and pollinators 🐝
Flower flavour: mild, sweet‑herbal
