Origanum rotundifolium 'Jan's Pink'![RHS AGM](/assets/styles/images/icons/RHS-AGM--Small-Vert__web.svg)
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round-leaved oregano 'Jan's Pink'
A low-growing, ornamental and edible perennial, with fragrant, heart-shaped to rounded grey-green leaves. Long clusters of pale green bracts flushed with pink bear tiny, pale pink flowers in summer. A mild flavour
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet. See oregano cultivation for further advice See https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards for further information about RHS plant trials and awards
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- hanging basket
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back in autumn as foliage dies back
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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