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Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
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Spread
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Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' ---
Common name
compact oregano
Group
Culinary herbs
Family
Lamiaceae
RHS Award
Perfect for Pollinators
Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Matforming
Hardiness
Hardy – Cold winter (-15 to -10ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
East–facing, South–facing, North–facing, West–facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' (compact oregano) is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This culinary herb exhibits a matforming growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – cold winter (-15 to -10ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk even in severe winters. may not withstand open or exposed sites or central / northerly locations. many evergreens suffer foliage damage and plants in pots will be at increased risk. and features a foliage fragrance.

When fully mature, Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' can reach an ultimate height of 0.1–0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers east–facing, south–facing, north–facing, west–facing aspect and exposed, sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun, partial shade position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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