Cretan Dittany, Hop Marjoram. An evergreen subshrub with mid-green leaves and dense clusters of small funnel-shaped pink flowers with pretty, purple bracts from mid to late summer. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Origanum dictamnus
An evergreen subshrub with mid-green leaves and dense clusters of small funnel-shaped pink flowers with pretty, purple bracts from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Origanum |
|---|---|
| Species | dictamnus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cretan Dittany, Hop Marjoram |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
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