Origanum vulg. 'Compactum' - P13

Description
The Oregano 'Compactum' (Origanum vulgare) is a cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that produces pink, bell-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its egg-shaped, wavy leaves are light green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Oregano 'Compactum' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Origanum officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen * deer resistant

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The wintergreen leaves of the Oregano 'Compactum's are light green, ovate, wavy. They are about 2.5 - 4 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Oregano 'Compactum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to June - Harvest: May.

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. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' forms bell-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, Bee pasture, Cooking, Meat dishes, Medicinal plant, With fish, Medit. Kitchen, Rock garden