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Beginner
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0.6m
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0.6m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
Other names: Golden oregano, Golden marjory, Golden marjorum
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Genus: Origanum
Variety or cultivar: 'Aureum' _ 'Aureum' is a woody perennial herb with bright golden-yellow leaves, and light pink tubular flowers in summer.
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage: Yellow-green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is fragrant.
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Salvia officinalis (Sage)
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' (Golden oregano) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny postion.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' (Golden oregano) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 13:05
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