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Origanum vulgare
Oregano; Wild Marjoram 

Origanum vulgare
Common name

Oregano; Wild Marjoram

Group

Perennials

Family

Labiatae

Description

Oregano; Wild Marjoram. A bushy woody based perennial with aromatic dark green leaves and clusters of small tubular pink to white flowers with purple tinted green bracts from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 30cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm to 90cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

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

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
30cm; 90cm
Ultimate spread
30cm; 90cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink; White in July; September
Foliage
Green - Semi-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 £ 81