Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
oregano 'Herrenhausen'
A reliable, woody-based herbaceous perennial forming a loose clump of wiry stems to 45cm, with moderately fragranced, small, ovate, dark green foliage, flushed purple in colder conditions. Tubular pink flowers with deep purple bracts appear in summer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Pink | Green Purple | ||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. See oregano cultivation for further advice. See rhs.org.uk/trials-awards
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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