Origanum vulgare
Origanum vulgare, commonly known as oregano, is a hardy, aromatic perennial forming a dense clump of upright stems and velvety green leaves. It is widely used in cooking, offering a distinctive, robust flavour that enhances pizzas, pasta dishes, meats and sauces.
In summer, clusters of small purple flowers surrounded by deeper purple bracts appear, attracting bees and other pollinators. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for herb gardens, borders and containers.
- Strong aromatic flavour ideal for cooking and seasoning
- Upright habit with fresh green oval leaves
- Purple flowers with decorative bracts in summer
- Attractive to bees and pollinators
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
- Height 40cm - Spread 40cm
Oregano, Wild Marjoram
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EAN code5056583117586
- Pot Size14cm
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourPurple
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Gravel Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H5 -15 to -10ºC. Hardy - cold winter
- Height40cm
- Spread40cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeHerb, Shrub
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Containers & Baskets, Ground Cover, Living Walls, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Scented Foliage
- SunlightFull Sun
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