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Herbaceous Perennial

Origanum vulgare 'Aureum Crispum'
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oregano 'Aureum Crispum'

A mound forming, deciduous, woody perennial with rounded, crinkled, mildly aromatic, golden yellow-green leaves and clusters of small, tubular, pink-purple flowers in late summer and autumn

Synonyms
Origanum 'Crispy Gold'
Origanum crispum aureum
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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
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow
Summer Pink Purple Green Yellow
Autumn Pink Purple Green Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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 any well drained, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. See oregano cultivation for more information

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn

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

Cut back foliage in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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