Origanum vulg. 'Hot Spicy' - P11

Description
The Oregano 'Hot & Spicy' (Origanum vulgare) is a bushy, dense perennial that produces lilac-coloured, bell-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its egg-shaped, lanceolate, wavy, ciliated to serrated leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and grows to around 40 cm wide. The Oregano 'Hot & Spicy' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Origanum vulgare 'Hot and Spicy', Origanum vulgare 'Hot Spicy'.

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

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The leaves of the Oregano 'Hot & Spicy's are medium green, ovate, lanceolate, wavy, ciliate, serrated. They are about 2.5 - 4 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Oregano 'Hot & Spicy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, dense.

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.

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.

Flower
Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy' forms bell-shaped, lilac-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