{"product_id":"purple-ball-basil-ocimum-basilicum","title":"Purple Ball Basil | Ocimum Basilicum | Very aromatic Basil","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"287\"\u003ePurple Ball Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Very Aromatic Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"310\"\u003ePurple Ball Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique, highly aromatic basil variety with tiny deep-purple leaves forming a naturally compact, perfectly rounded plant. This decorative herb combines outstanding ornamental beauty with excellent culinary quality, making it ideal for herb gardens, patio containers, balcony boxes and modern edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eAwarded a \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eFleuroselect Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e for originality and appearance, Purple Ball stands out thanks to its intense colour, dense globe-shaped growth, and excellent performance in warm, sunny conditions. 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