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compact oregano

Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: compact marjoram

About this plant

'Compactum' is a bushy, woody-based perennial forming a low mound to 15cm tall, with small, aromatic, ovate leaves and loose sprays of tiny pale pink flowers opening from summer to early 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

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a any well-drained (preferably alkaline) soil, in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in the autumn or spring

Pests

Can get leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years