If you like spicy herbs, then you’ll love growing the delicious, aromatic herb called boxwood basil. This aromatic and flavorful herb can be grown in a window garden or on a patio for all seasons. Planting boxwood basil will give your herbs in a rich flavor for years. The small blue blooms are lovely and colorful, perfect for a sunny window garden. Many people plant this herb with scented marjoram, oregano, parsley, or Angelica. These three combinations will produce a spectacular display each year.
The small yellow flowers of boxwood basil are very beautiful and attractive. They come in several different colors, including white & pink blooms with lavender-red or purple-blue leaves. The small yellow leaves are soft, small, and dainty to the touch, but they’re packed with the wonderful fragrance and flavor of basil. The scent and taste of basil are complex and inviting.
The small white blooms have a pleasant citrus odor. Their bitter taste is reminiscent of citrus rinds or lemon balm. Most gardeners agree that there are three main varieties of this herb. The smaller white-blue blossoms are sold in summer as a variety called Boxwood Dolce. They do best in full sun and should be planted from spring through fall.
The second popular variety is the vibrant purple-blue Shasta. It was one of the first to be mass-produced. It is very easy to grow and produces big, healthy blooms in full sun. You’ll find the Shasta variety of herbs in most garden centers and nurseries. For an easy way to growing herbs indoors, try planting them on a raised bed with gravel. They will grow taller and healthier than if you were planting them in the ground.
After planting, keep in mind that it will take several months for the herbs to flower and to go into a full growing season. For early blooming perennials like the boxwood basil, don’t plant until the last frost. Wait about two weeks before you transplant them outdoors. If you wait longer, you’ll only have to replant again after the first bloom dies down. Keep the plant well watered while it’s in its dormant stage.
To ensure that your garden has the best growing conditions possible, you’ll need to mulch your boxwood basil. When you buy your plants, check the bottom of the container for holes or cracks. If there are no holes, use a layer of gravel at the bottom of the container. It is also a good idea to put a sheet of plastic over your plants to protect them from the elements.
Some of the most popular herb gardens planted in the United States include the likes of mint, Rosemary, sage, chives, oregano, tarragon, thyme, garlic, basil, marjoram, chervil, and lavender. Most herbs like a sunny location. If you are growing herbs in pots, you can move them to a new location during the winter. In the spring, all of your potted plants can be brought indoors to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. This helps keep your potted plants healthy and vibrant through the coldest part of the year.
In order to get the most out of your boxwood basil, you should place them in an area with good drainage. Make sure to plant these in the right areas so that they will receive the right amounts of sunlight and water. Good luck with your planting!
To ensure that your boxwood basil grows well, it’s important that you remember to fertilize and water them regularly. Fertilizing your plants helps them have healthy, strong leaves and roots. If you have any concerns about where to purchase fertilizers or how much to use, you can always ask your local gardening store owner for advice. Fertilizing your boxwood basil plants is easy to do since most seeds need between one ounce of fertilizer per square foot of soil. You can spread the fertilizer by using a rototiller or an automatic sprinkler system.
Keep an eye on the developing herb buds as they will start to flower. After each bloom, you may need to water your plants with a hose to help them take in the excess moisture. Your herb garden doesn’t have to be an all-year garden. You can plant parsley in the summer and winter, to add color and flavor to your meals.
After planting your boxwood basil in spring, follow up with a cool season fertilizer in the fall. You don’t have to fertilize your plants each year. In fact, you should let them go several months between fertilizer applications. This allows your garden to get used to growing in the warm weather and to establish a good root structure before you begin to grow in the late winter or early spring.