oregano variegated
Origanum vulgare Variegated / Variegated Oregano
Loose clusters of pale pink or white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn and strongly aromatic, charming pale green with cream edges...
9cm pot
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Plant description
Loose clusters of pale pink or white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn and strongly aromatic, charming pale green with cream edges adds interest to a really useful garden herb. Oregano is an essential plant for a well-stocked, sunny herb garden. The leaves are an important ingredient of pizza toppings and sauces and may be marinaded to make a flavoured oil, for use in salad dressings.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Origanum vulgare Variegatum:
Ensure that plants are well watered during the growing season. Cut back established plants by two-thirds in late summer to prevent them from becoming too straggly.
Please note:
This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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