This beautiful ornamental subshrub is low-growing, so perfect for the front of a sunny border or rockery. It also works well when potted for the patio, where it can be admired for its intriguing hop-like pink flowers, which appear from midsummer to early autumn.
How to care for Origanum Kent Beauty:
Ensure that plants are well watered during the growing season, but avoid excessive winter wet.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.