Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' - P9

Description
The Smooth oregano 'Rosenkuppel' (Origanum laevigatum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink, lip-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its egg-shaped leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows approx. 30 cm wide. The Smooth oregano 'Rosenkuppel' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Smooth oregano 'Rosenkuppel' are grey-green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Smooth oregano 'Rosenkuppel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Smooth oregano 'Rosenkuppel' sets beautiful accents together with: Delicate feather grass.

Tasks
Cut back: October.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Origanum laevigatum 'Rosenkuppel' forms lip-shaped, pink-red flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture, edible