About

A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers in red.

About the genus

Satureja can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs with aromatic, linear to obovate leaves and spike-like clusters of tubular 2-lipped flowers in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist soil in sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow seed in spring
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould