Overview
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' is a plant with a bushy, clump forming, spreading branched habit in the genus Origanum, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens, coastal and flower borders and beds.
About
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' is a cultivar of Origanum, a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants and subshrubs in the Lamiaceae family. This bushy, clump-forming plant has spreading branched growth and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits a range of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and coastal locations.
About the genus
Origanum is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae. They are native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitats. A few species also naturalized in scattered locations in North America and other regions.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Origanum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Leafhoppers, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'?
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' need?
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' hardy in the UK?
Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'?
Seed, Division in autumn or spring.
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