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Amanus oregano | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Amanus oregano

Origanum amanum

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

O. amanum is a low, spreading subshrub, with small, ovate, aromatic leaves and slender, long-tubed pink flowers 3-4cm in length, arising from heads of pink-tinged bracts

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Clay

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet

Pruning

Cut back old flowered stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years