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Origanum majorana
Sweet Marjoram 

Origanum majorana
Common name

Sweet Marjoram

Group

Perennials

Family

Labiatae

Description

Sweet Marjoram. An upright subshrub with grey-green leaves and clusters of tubular pink or white flowers with grey-green bracts in summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
80cm
Ultimate spread
45cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink; White in June; August
Foliage
Grey; Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Blue; Black in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Poor
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Herb garden; Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Cut back in spring
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Mealy bugs; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £5.27 £ 37