- Botanical Name
- Origanum hybrida Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen perennials
- Size (HxW)
- 20cm x 40cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below the soil. Space 30-40cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil is ideal. Needs especially good drainage if you get a lot of winter wet.
- Aspect
- Full sun to
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy to -5C
- Water
- Water to establish, it takes plant roots 4-6 weeks to penetrate the surrounding soil and gain access to its nutrients. Dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- A light application in spring.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Will over winter in most climates. Late winter/early spring remove the old foliage and flowers to allow for the fresh new spring growth to shine.
- Notes
- Ornamental with great applications for edging, in pots, above retaining walls, in rockeries, on embankments, as a ground cover or as a spiller in a container or hanging baskets. The leaves are edible but not tasty.
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