Origanum laevigatum - P9

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* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Upright.

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.

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 laevigatum forms lip-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture, edible