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Origanum 'Dingle Fairy' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Origanum 'Dingle Fairy'

Origanum 'Dingle Fairy'

Fragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An attractive, semi-evergreen sub-shrub with aromatic, bright green leaves and shrimp like, pink flowers held in bright coloured mauve bracts in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Perfectly suited to container growing. Dislikes winter wet. See oregano cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back spent flowering stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or division in spring or autumn

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

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years