Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
oregano 'Kent Beauty'
Origanum 'Kent Beauty' is a beautiful, low-growing subshrub, which is perfect for the front of a sunny border or rockery....
9cm pot
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Plant description
Origanum 'Kent Beauty' is a beautiful, low-growing subshrub, which is perfect for the front of a sunny border or rockery. It also works well when potted for the patio, where it can be admired for its intriguing hop-like pink flowers, which appear from midsummer to early autumn.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Origanum Kent Beauty:
Plant in well-drained, light soil in full sun, or good quality potting compost for pots, adding grit if needed for drainage. Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells. Trim after flowering to keep plants bushy and compact, and mulch or protect in colder regions over winter.
Divide every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour.
Divide every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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