Often grown in containers, herb beds, or near patios for easy harvesting and fragrance; leaves are used fresh or dried in teas, desserts, and savory dishes, and the plant can double as an ornamental due to its purple-tinged stems and pink-lavender flower spikes.
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Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon Basil
Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon Basil is a distinct and aromatic annual herb, valued for its spicy, warm fragrance and striking ornamental appearance. Growing to about 18 to 30 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, this variety is perfect for kitchen gardens, flower borders, and containers where both culinary flavor and visual appeal are desired. Unlike standard sweet basil, Cinnamon Basil features dark violet stems and veining that contrast beautifully with its green leaves, offering a unique spicy-sweet flavor profile reminiscent of cinnamon and anise.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The glossy, aromatic leaves contain methyl cinnamate, giving them a warm, spicy flavor perfect for fruit salads, baked goods, jellies, and herbal teas.
Both the flower buds and lavender-pink blossoms are edible, making a stunning and flavorful garnish for desserts, summer drinks, and savory Asian dishes.
Traditionally used in herbal practices to settle the stomach, reduce inflammation, and as a soothing aromatherapy herb.
Characteristics
Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves with distinctive purple veins and deep violet stems; releases a strong cinnamon-clove scent when brushed against.
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and vigorous; the sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements as well as culinary use.
Flowers: Produces tall, attractive spikes of lavender to pink blossoms in mid-to-late summer, which are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Seeds: Harvested after the flower spikes dry and turn brown; the small black seeds are easily collected and saved for the following season.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight to develop its full color and concentrated essential oils.
Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Water: Requires consistent, moderate watering; mulch around the base to retain moisture, as it can wilt quickly in extreme heat if the soil dries out.
Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and accommodate its bushy growth habit.
Maintenance: Pinch off the growing tips frequently to encourage branching and delay flowering; remove flower spikes if growing primarily for culinary leaves to prevent bitterness.
Shipping Info
Cinnamon Basil seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
I am so very impressed with this company! I had bought one of the mini banana trees first, which started dying right after I got it. After contacting the company, they agreed to give me a credit, with which I bought these two honeysuckle plants. Please excuse the weeds & bad fencing. Hopefully these little plants will grow up & cover the fence. I will be working on weeding and continuing to build a flower bed at the base of the fence. Thank you Blossomdale! I look forward to buying more plants in the future.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support, Victoria! We're glad we could help you find a solution and that you're happy with your honeysuckle plants. We hope they grow beautifully and eventually cover your fence. We look forward to helping you grow your garden! 😊
Plant looks healthy and is putting out new growth plus aerial roots as well. I’m excited to get it climbing and really growing!
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Plant was well packaged. PLant was lush, green, and watered before shipping ready to hang. Love it 💚💚💚
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My banana plant arrived perfectly protected and ready to plant. Thank you Blossomdale for taking great care of my baby banana plant!!
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Thank you for your kind words, Suzanne! We're so glad your banana plant arrived safely and was well-protected. We appreciate your trust in Blossomdale! 😊
The fig trees arrived today in small pots very well packed. I removed them and watered them. I will let them "rest" for 4 to 5 days before I repot them and prepare them for winter, inside. Very pleased with these trees. After getting other sellers rotten packing jobs this was a real treat. I may buy more in the spring of 2027.
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Thank you for your kind review, Donald! We're delighted your fig trees arrived well-packed and in good condition. We appreciate your support and hope they thrive through the winter! :)
Packed so well! I was surprised how many flowers my orange ones had! Will definitely buy from them again! My original ordered flowers were out of stock and I received an email about replacements. I love them!
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Diana! We're glad you loved the flowers and appreciated the communication about your replacement options. We look forward to serving you again! :)
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your kind review, Rosetta! We're delighted to hear your plant arrived healthy and beautiful. We appreciate your support! :)
Healthy and beautiful! A little smaller than I expected.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback, Rosetta! We're glad to hear your plant arrived healthy and beautiful. We appreciate your feedback about the size and hope your plant grows and flourishes! 😊
I was very impressed with how well my 18 little lantanas were packed. All looked healthy and I planted them yesterday. It was a little difficult unpacking them but that’s the price I paid for having you pack them so well. I was a little worried when I saw UPS coming to the door with the box slung over the driver’s shoulder despite the fact that the box was marked with an ⬆️ and it said live plants. But all is well. Now if I can just keep them alive.
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Thank you for your review, Beth! We're glad your plant arrived quickly and is doing much better. We appreciate you choosing Blossomdale! 😊
Lovely little guy-- impossible to find coral honeysuckle at my local nursery for whatever reason. I really appreciate that the Blossomdale staff kept it and nurtured it a little longer so it would be more robust for the trip. Can't wait to put it in the ground and watch it thrive :-) Will order from them again.
It was my very first plant I order online so I wasn’t sure what to expect but when it got here and in one piece and as long as it is I was shocked but very HAPPY.
It's doing really well. I will be transferring it to a bigger pot probably by the weekend. I wish I had a little more instructions on how to care for this variety, and what to do in the fall.
Package came delivered just like it said it would I pulled it out it looked good. I put it in some water for about a half hour and put it in my 30 gallon tub and I got three things to go with it.
Very healthy cutting. Followed the instructions and let it get acclimated to its new surroundings for a couple of weeks before repotting. Would not hesitate to purchase from this business again 😃
Plants arrived in great condition. This plant has only been in the ground about 10 days and is growing a lot. The plant cage is 12” tall so it’s doing well. I put guards around my new plants for a little while because I have bunnies who love tender young leaves.
I got 2 mystery plants (one indoor and one outdoor). The indoor was a pilea and the outdoor plant was a white blackberry. White blackberry was dramatic, but it’s making a comeback and the pilea is doing great!
Need to upgrade your packaging. I would suggest taping the plant in place in the cardboard tube on the count that it slid and smashed itself. Luckily, it's a strong plant and should recover. Hoping.for the best.
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Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon Basil is a distinct and aromatic annual herb, valued for its spicy, warm fragrance and striking ornamental appearance. Growing to about 18 to 30 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, this variety is perfect for kitchen gardens, flower borders, and containers where both culinary flavor and visual appeal are desired. Unlike standard sweet basil, Cinnamon Basil features dark violet stems and veining that contrast beautifully with its green leaves, offering a unique spicy-sweet flavor profile reminiscent of cinnamon and anise.
Culinary and Practical Uses
The glossy, aromatic leaves contain methyl cinnamate, giving them a warm, spicy flavor perfect for fruit salads, baked goods, jellies, and herbal teas.
Both the flower buds and lavender-pink blossoms are edible, making a stunning and flavorful garnish for desserts, summer drinks, and savory Asian dishes.
Traditionally used in herbal practices to settle the stomach, reduce inflammation, and as a soothing aromatherapy herb.
Characteristics
Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves with distinctive purple veins and deep violet stems; releases a strong cinnamon-clove scent when brushed against.
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, and vigorous; the sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements as well as culinary use.
Flowers: Produces tall, attractive spikes of lavender to pink blossoms in mid-to-late summer, which are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Seeds: Harvested after the flower spikes dry and turn brown; the small black seeds are easily collected and saved for the following season.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight to develop its full color and concentrated essential oils.
Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Water: Requires consistent, moderate watering; mulch around the base to retain moisture, as it can wilt quickly in extreme heat if the soil dries out.
Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and accommodate its bushy growth habit.
Maintenance: Pinch off the growing tips frequently to encourage branching and delay flowering; remove flower spikes if growing primarily for culinary leaves to prevent bitterness.
Shipping Info
Cinnamon Basil seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
