Origanum vulg. 'Hot Spicy' - P9

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.

Growth habit
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, purple-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