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oregano 'Herrenhausen' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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oregano 'Herrenhausen'

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Herrenhausen' is a woody-based herbaceous perennial forming a loose clump of wiry stems to 45cm, with small, ovate, purple-flushed leaves and heads of tubular pink flowers with deep purple bracts

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in late spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersLow MaintenanceGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years