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Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

Fragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A highly attractive, trailing, semi-evergreen sub-shrub with aromatic, edible, grey-green foliage and in summer pendent whorls of small, tubular, purple-pink flowers that can last into autumn depending on where it is grown. Excellent for container growing to show off its cascading blooms

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi 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

West Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

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

Pruning

Cut back spent flower stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or division in autumn or spring

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years