marjoram golden
golden marjoram or Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
The aromatic leaves of this edible herb are a lovely golden colour, and from midsummer to early autumn, they are crowned with clusters of small pink flowers. Slower growing and more compact than the species, it is ideally suited for pots or windowboxes as well as the front of a sunny border.
How to care for Origanum vulgare Aureum:
Cut back old faded flower-heads and stems in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Standard Delivery£5.95
marjoram golden
golden marjoram or Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
The aromatic leaves of this edible herb are a lovely golden colour, and from midsummer to early autumn, they are crowned with clusters of small pink flowers. Slower growing and more compact than the species, it is ideally suited for pots or windowboxes as well as the front of a sunny border.
How to care for Origanum vulgare Aureum:
Cut back old faded flower-heads and stems in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Standard Delivery£5.95