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Italian oregano | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Italian oregano

Origanum × majoricum

Fragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, deciduous perennial with highly aromatic, edible, ovate, mid-green leaves that are prized by chefs. Clusters of small, white flowers appear from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained, alkaline soil in full sun. See oregano cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back spent flower stems in early spring. If growing for culinary use, remove the flower stems before flowers open to encourage leaf growth

Propagation

Propagate by 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

SpringSummerAutumn

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