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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Origanum rotundifolium
  • RHS AGM

round-leaved oregano

O. rotundifolium is 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 the UK
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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