Red Rubin Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin') is a stunning ornamental variety prized for its deep burgundy-purple foliage that adds dramatic color to herb gardens and containers. This eye-catching basil features large, dark purple leaves with a classic sweet basil flavor that's perfect for pesto, caprese salads, and Italian cuisine. With its intense purple color and aromatic foliage, Red Rubin serves double duty as both a culinary herb and an ornamental plant, creating bold visual impact while providing delicious harvest all season long.
Key Features
Deep burgundy-purple foliage – Dramatic dark purple leaves create stunning visual impact in the garden
Classic sweet basil flavor – Traditional basil taste perfect for pesto, caprese, and Italian dishes
Ornamental appeal – Serves as both culinary herb and decorative plant in gardens and containers
Large leaves – Generous leaf size provides abundant harvest and bold texture
Purple pesto potential – Creates unique lavender-tinted pesto with beautiful color
Heat-loving annual – Thrives in warm weather and produces abundantly all summer
Culinary & Growing Tips
Red Rubin Basil is perfect for classic pesto (with a unique purple tint), caprese salads, margherita pizza, pasta dishes, and fresh garnishes where the purple leaves add visual drama. The flavor is traditional sweet basil, making it interchangeable with green basil in recipes while adding stunning color. Use fresh leaves as garnish to create dramatic plate presentations. Plant in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The deep purple color intensifies in full sun. Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering. Water consistently and fertilize regularly for maximum production and deepest color.
Mature Size: 18-24" H × 12-15" W Hardiness: Annual (all zones) Light: Full sun Water: Moderate to high (keep soil consistently moist)
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