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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Origanum rotundifolium
  • RHS AGM
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

round-leaved oregano

A tufted perennial to 20cm, with rounded greyish leaves 2cm in length. Small tubular, pink flowers among conspicuous pale green bracts forming hop-like heads

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of small tubular flowers usually with conspicuous bracts

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Turkey

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning

Cut back old flowered stems in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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