Origanum vulgare Variegatum

Name: Origanum vulgare Variegatum – Origan panaché, aromatique décoratif et mellifère
Brand: Origanum
SKU: 56728245207413
Price: 5.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Origanum vulgare Variegatum is a culinary perennial herb that forms a dense cushion of pale green leaves edged with a cream border.

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.

The 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.

Origanum vulgare is an absolute must-have in any well-stocked, sunny herb garden.

Its leaves are key in Mediterranean dishes, from pizza toppings and pasta sauces to marinades and herb-infused oils for salad dressings.

Must-Have. And this one is pretty too!

Check out our pre-planted garden boxes, the Jardin Autonome if you're curious about having aromatic plants inside but fear that watering them is not your strong suit!

Flowering	July, August, September
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-25°C to -30°C
Size	Outdoors
Soil	Dry, Well-Draining
Origin	France

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🪴9x9 cm

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🔄 As a perennial herb, it will generally die back in the winter but will return in the spring.
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.
In colder climates, it may lose all its leaves, while in milder areas, it might retain some greenery.
✂️ Prune the plant in late fall or early spring to encourage healthy growth when the growing season resumes.
💦 Keep plants well watered during the growing season, especially in hot weather.

The wild species, Origanum vulgare, better known as Marjoram, is a fast-growing bushy perennial. It belongs to the family of mints and sages and is commonly found in the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean Basin and temperate Asia.

As a culinary herb, Oregano vulgare evokes Mediterranean cuisine — from fresh tomato sauces to omelets, poultry, fish, vegetables... Everything really! This variety is particularly well-known in Italy for enhancing pasta, tomato sauces, and pizzas.

Just to add an Ancient Egyptian note: Oregano was used in preparations for embalming the dead.