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Oregano

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Oregano is an aromatic perennial with robust and vigorous growth. Perfect for seasoning dishes, also suitable for providing ground-cover in beds. Flowers add interest from July to September.

Oregano is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to temperate regions of Western and Southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. They are perennial herbs which usually have pink or purple flowers and olive green foliage. Grown mostly for the culinary use of its leaves which are slightly unusual in that they can often have more flavour when dried rather than fresh. They have a strong, aromatic and slightly bitter flavour which can sometimes be strong enough to numb the tongue.

 It's a herb most widely used in Italian cuisine even sometimes being known as "the pizza herb". It combines well with spicy foods and is used to add flavour to salads, meat dishes and sauces or sprinkled on dishes when served.
    Oregano

    About the Oregano

    Care Instructions

    Oregano is a low maintenance herb, easy to grow in well drained soil. They are drought tolerant, and only need watering during very dry periods, or if grown inside, more frequently.

    Position, sunlight and more

    Oregano can be grown inside or outdoors. They prefer full sun, so a sunny spot in the garden, or a lovely bright windowsill.

    Height and Spread

    Oregano will grow to around 30cm and spread the same.

    Feeding, Pruning & more

    Feeding - Oregano pretty much take care of themselves, with no additional fertilizer
    Pruning - Pinch back leaves, this encourages plant to grow more.
    Propagation - Cuttings is an easy way to grow free new Oregano plants, whilst benefiting the mother plant too.

    Our pot & plant size explained

    At Newlands Nursery we grow and sell plants in a variety of different sizes, from small starter plants up to planted containers. 

    We know it can be tricky to picture the size of each plant. This page gives you an idea of the size of the plants we are sending out.

    Please keep in mind that plants vary from one season to the next. The size of the plant refers to the pot or plug it is grown in, rather than the height of the plant, unless specifically mentioned on the plant page. 

    Picture of plug plant size

    Starter Plant (Plug Plant)

    Plug Size: 2cm by 4cm. Our most popular size. This is often the most economical way of buying plants and is a great way to get a head start on the season. Generally this size is best to be potted up before planting out.
    Picture of Jumbo plug plant

    Jumbo Plug

    Plug Size: 6cm by 7cm. A fantastic alternative to a 9cm pot and saves on plastic too. The plants in this size are well established and give you a head start. This size is perfect for planting straight into containers and baskets as well as the garden.
    Picture of 9cm pot

    9cm pot

    Pot size: 9cm by 9-10cm. This size hold some well established plants, some of which maybe around 1 year old. We sell most of our ranges in this size and most of the plants sold in this size, are established enough to be planted straight outside.
    Picture of 13cm or 1 litre pot

    13cm or 1 litre pot

    Pot size: 12-13cm by 12-15cm Currently our largest size of plant, with the exception of our planted containers. Many of our House Plants are available in this size, as well as some special collections and varieties.

    • Flowering time and interest

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