Long lasting flowers
5
Long-lasting purple flowers. Busy habit. Last year's plants have all survived and are growing strongly.
Kirstie
Midlothian, Scotland
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'
oregano 'Rosenkuppel'
9cm pot
within 4 weeks
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: tolerates most freely draining soils
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Slender stems are clothed in aromatic, purple-flushed foliage and terminate in clusters of tubular purple flowers with reddish-purple bracts in summer. A compact perennial, it looks wonderful softening the edges of a path. Sadly though this oregano is not an edible form. - Garden care: Cut back old flowered stems in spring.
Goes well with
Would I buy again, yes
5
Good growth, plenty of flowers, and the bee's love it
no nickname
essex
Very good
5
Best for attractive wild life and looks amazing
Mvd
Hampshire
2000019305
5.0
3
100.0
Origanum - aromatic and nectar-packed
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