Oregano Growers Mix – Small Leaf or Hot n Spicy (Set of 3 or 6)

A grower's pick of culinary oregano, sent as either Small Leaf or Hot n Spicy depending on what is cropping best.

Both are bushy perennials that form neat rounded mounds of small aromatic leaves, and both earn their place in the kitchen. Small Leaf gives the classic warm Mediterranean flavour that tomato sauces, pizza and roast vegetables want; Hot n Spicy adds a lively peppery heat to the same dishes. Pink or white flowers open in summer, and oregano in flower is covered in bees.

Give it full sun and sharp drainage. Wet winter soil kills oregano far more often than cold does, so a raised bed, a gravel bed or a pot is often the best home for it. Once settled it is drought tolerant and needs almost nothing from you beyond regular trimming for the kitchen, which also keeps the plant compact. It takes a little shade, which suits the golden forms.

Supplied as three or six large plants in 1 litre root balls, grown in peat-free compost.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Oregano, wild marjoram
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25 to 40cm tall by 40 to 50cm across
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, clump forming perennial
• Perfect For: Herb gardens, patio pots, sunny borders and raised beds
• Foliage: Small, oval, green and strongly aromatic
• Flowering Time: Summer, pink or white flowers
• Planting Position: Full sun, and it will take partial shade. Drought tolerant and good in a container
• Soil Type: Sharply drained, ideally chalky. It dislikes wet winter soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy where drainage is good
• Maintenance: Low. Trim regularly for the kitchen and cut back after flowering
• Seasonal Interest: Summer
• Type: Grow your own