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round-leaved oregano

Origanum rotundifolium

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

O. rotundifolium is a tufted perennial to 20cm, with rounded greyish leaves 2cm in length. Small tubular, pink flowers among conspicuous pale green bracts forming hop-like heads

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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 FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back old flowered stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks SlopesFlower BordersHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years