Origanum rotundifolium![RHS AGM](/assets/styles/images/icons/RHS-AGM--Small-Vert__web.svg)
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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 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & 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 East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H4Botanical 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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