Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' - P9

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

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

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
Cut back: October.

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 'Rosenkuppel' forms lip-shaped, pink-red flowers arranged in panicles from July.

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