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Cretan dittany | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cretan dittany

Origanum dictamnus

Fragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: dittany of Crete, hop marjoram, hop plant

About this plant

A compact, dome forming, evergreen sub-shrub with attractive arching stems bearing rounded, felted, grey-green leaves that carry a mild oregano flavour. Dense, nodding whorls of funnel-shaped pink flowers appear in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor or moderately fertile, alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Suitable for growing in a container in an alpine house. See oregano cultivation

Pruning

Cut back spent flower stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years