Origanum vulg. 'Compactum' - P13

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Origanum officinalis.

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

Leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Growth habit
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 damages 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