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Beginner
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Origanum laevigatum
Other names: Smooth oregano
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Genus: Origanum
Species: O. laevigatum - O. laevigatum is a small, woody perennial with an open habit and small, aromatic foliage and purple buds opening to pink flowers over a long period from spring to autumn.
Origanum laevigatum is: Deciduous
Flower: Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Summer; Rose-pink in Autumn
Foliage: Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic and may be used for culinary purposes
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group (Rosemary Prostratus Group)
Origanum laevigatum (Smooth oregano) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil, preferably chalky, in a sunny postion. Flourishes in dry conditions and dislikes winter wet.
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Chalky |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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