Origanum dictamnus
Cretan dittany, Dittany of Crete, Hop marjoram, Hop plant
Origanum Origanum
O. dictamnus - O. dictamnus is a compact, dome-forming, evergreen subshrub with arching stems bearing ovate to rounded, felted, mid-green leaves, sometimes mottle purple, and, in summer, dense, nodding whorls of funnel-shaped, pink flowers with prominent, hop-like bracts.
Origanum dictamnus is: Evergreen
Domed, Compact
Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers
Generally disease-free.
Cut back spent flower stems in early spring.
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Origanum dictamnus (Cretan dittany) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Rock
Grow in poor or moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet so suitable for growing in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Origanum dictamnus
Cretan dittany, Dittany of Crete, Hop marjoram, Hop plant
Origanum Origanum
O. dictamnus - O. dictamnus is a compact, dome-forming, evergreen subshrub with arching stems bearing ovate to rounded, felted, mid-green leaves, sometimes mottle purple, and, in summer, dense, nodding whorls of funnel-shaped, pink flowers with prominent, hop-like bracts.
Evergreen
Domed, Compact
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Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers
Generally disease-free.
Cut back spent flower stems in early spring.
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Origanum dictamnus (Cretan dittany) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Rock
Grow in poor or moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet so suitable for growing in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Origanum dictamnus (Cretan dittany)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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