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Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'
Compact Marjoram 

Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'
Common name

Compact Marjoram

Group

Perennials

Family

Labiatae

Description

Compact Marjoram. A dense perennial with aromatic green leaves and clusters of small tubular pink or white flowers with purple tinted green bracts from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Mound-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
15cm
Ultimate spread
30cm

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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Regular 2 litre --- --- £5.27 £ 68