Origanum vulgare Variegatum
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Origanum vulgare Variegatum
€5,00
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\nJust to add an Ancient Egyptian note: Oregano was used in preparations for embalming the dead.
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\nOriganum vulgare Variegatum is a culinary perennial herb that forms a dense cushion of pale green leaves edged with a cream border.
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\nThe wild species, Origanum vulgare is better known as Marjoram, is a fast-growing bushy perennial.
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\nIt belongs to the family of mints and sages and is commonly found in the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean Basin and temperate Asia.
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\nAs a culinary herb, Oregano vulgare evokes Mediterranean cuisine - from fresh tomato sauces to omelets, poultry, fish, vegetables... Everything really!
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\nThis variety is particularly well-known in Italy for enhancing pasta, tomato sauces, and pizzas.
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The foliage is particularly charming—pale green edged with creamy white—and gives off a strong, aromatic scent that makes this herb both decorative and useful.
\nThe flowers on this variety appear towards the end of summer/beginning of autumn, in loose clusters of pale pink or white flowers, attracting pollinators and adding soft patches of color to the garden.
\nOriganum vulgare is an absolute must-have in any well-stocked, sunny herb garden.
\nIts leaves are key in Mediterranean dishes, from pizza toppings and pasta sauces to marinades and herb-infused oils for salad dressings.
\nMust - Have. And this one is pretty too!
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- 🔄 As a perennial herb, it will generally die back in the winter but will return in the spring.
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- The foliage may turn brown or shrivel up as temperatures drop, but the plant’s root system remains alive underground, allowing it to regenerate when warmer weather returns. \n
- In colder climates, it may lose all its leaves, while in milder areas, it might retain some greenery. \n
\n - ✂️ Prune the plant in late fall or early spring to encourage healthy growth when the growing season resumes. \n
- 💦 Keep plants well watered during the growing season, especially in hot weather. \n
- 💇♀️ To maintain a neat, compact shape, cut back established plants by two-thirds in late summer, preventing them from becoming leggy. \n
\n - 🔄 As a perennial herb, it will generally die back in the winter but will return in the spring.
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The Tale & The Botany: Origanum vulgare Variegatum
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Other Names:
\nOregano
\nWild Marjoram
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Origin:
\nFrance| Flowering | July, August, September |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Frost Tolerance | -25°C to -30°C |
| Size | 0.3m H x 0.5m W |
| Soil | Dry, Well-Draining |
€5,00
🪴9x9 cm
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🌱 Grown in our nursery