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Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'
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A trailing, semi-evergreen subshrub with aromatic, grey-green foliage and in summer pendent whorls of small, tubular, purple-pink flowers that can last into autumn depending on location; excellent for container growing to show off its cascading blooms

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Green Purple Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Trailing
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. Perfectly suited to container growing which shows off its cascading blooms in summer. Dislikes winter wet. See oregano cultivation for more information. Appears on Oregano & Marjoram trials index - see rhs.org.uk/trials-awards

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or division in autumn or spring

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 spent flower stems in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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