Origanum consists of herbaceous perennials and sub-shrubs that can be either deciduous or evergreen. These plants are characterized by their fragrant leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers, often accompanied by noticeable bracts.

Origanum

Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' is a semi-evergreen subshrub that features aromatic, grey-green leaves. In summer, it produces drooping clusters of small, tubular flowers in a purple-pink hue, which may persist into autumn depending on the climate. This plant is particularly well-suited for container gardening, allowing its cascading blooms to be showcased effectively.

Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

A semi-evergreen sub-shrub that trails gracefully. Its aromatic foliage features grey-green leaves, complemented by clusters of pale purple flowers, which are surrounded by attractive pale-green and rose-pink bracts. This plant blooms for an extended season.

Origanum 'Barbara Tingey'

Origanum 'Birch Farm'

Origanum 'Bristol Cross' is a compact, semi-evergreen sub-shrub that develops into a rounded shape. It features aromatic, grey-green foliage and produces clusters of small, tubular flowers in purple-pink hues with reddish bracts from late summer through autumn. While the plant is edible, it is primarily cultivated for its ornamental appeal.

Origanum 'Bristol Cross'

Origanum 'Buckland' is a compact perennial characterized by its broad, oval leaves that are slightly hairy and emit a fragrant blue-green hue. In the summer months, it forms elongated clusters of pink bracts that support numerous small, tubular flowers in a soft lilac pink shade.

Origanum 'Buckland'

Origanum 'Carol's Delight'

Origanum 'Dingle Fairy' is a semi-evergreen sub-shrub featuring fragrant, vibrant green foliage. In summer, it produces pink flowers that are supported by colorful mauve bracts.

Origanum 'Dingle Fairy'

Origanum 'Emma Stanley' is a compact perennial characterized by its wide, oval leaves that emit a pleasant aroma and showcase a blue-green hue. During the summer months, it produces elongated clusters adorned with substantial, deep magenta bracts that support small, tubular flowers in a soft lilac pink shade.

Origanum 'Emma Stanley'

Origanum 'Erntedank'

Origanum 'Frank Tingey'

Origanum 'French' is a robust, deciduous sub-shrub known for its vigorous growth. It features mildly aromatic, golden yellow-green leaves and produces small, tubular white blooms during the summer and autumn months. The flavor is mild, making it suitable for a variety of culinary uses.

Origanum 'French'

Origanum 'Fritz Kummert'

Origanum 'Funlover Gold'

Origanum 'Gold Splash' is a perennial with a bushy habit, reaching heights of approximately 30cm. It features fragrant, oval-shaped green leaves adorned with yellow variegation. In summer and early autumn, it produces branched clusters of small pink flowers.

Origanum 'Gold Splash' (v)

Origanum 'Golden Narrow'

Origanum 'Goudgeel'

Origanum 'Hopfenblüte'

Origanum 'Hot and Spicy' is a perennial that forms dense mounds and features rhizomatous growth. Its rounded, finely hairy leaves are grey-green and edible, offering a distinctive spicy taste. In summer, it produces clusters of small, two-lipped flowers that range in color from white to purple-pink.

Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'

Origanum 'Ingolstadt' (v)

Origanum 'Jekka's Beauty'

Origanum 'Jekka's Cooks Delight'

This perennial herb grows in a bushy form, reaching approximately 45 cm in height. It features aromatic, oval, hairy dark green leaves. During the summer months, it produces elongated clusters of pale green bracts that hold small, tubular pink flowers.

Origanum 'Jekka's Spice'

Origanum 'Kent Beauty Variegated' (v)

Origanum 'Kent Beauty' is a semi-evergreen subshrub characterized by its trailing stems that support pairs of rounded, aromatic green leaves. During the summer months, it produces whorls of tubular pink blossoms, which are set against prominent, cone-shaped bracts that exhibit a deep rose-pink hue.

Origanum 'Kent Beauty'

Origanum 'Kirigami' is a compact perennial that showcases broad, oval, aromatic leaves in a grey-green hue. During the summer, it produces clusters of sizable, rounded bracts that are light green with pink and purple tinges, from which small, tubular flowers in lilac pink emerge.

Origanum 'Kirigami'

Origanum 'Lynda Windsor'

Origanum 'Marchants Seedling'

Origanum 'Norton Gold' is a compact perennial with a woody base, reaching heights of up to 30 cm. It features aromatic, oval leaves that are a vibrant yellow-green. In summer, this plant produces loose clusters of small flowers in a lilac-pink hue.

Origanum 'Norton Gold'

Origanum 'Nymphenburg'

Origanum 'Phillant'

Origanum 'Phoenix Seedling'

Origanum 'Pilgrim'

Origanum 'Pink Charm'

Origanum 'Pink Cloud'

Origanum 'Purple Cloud'

Origanum 'Roding'

Origanum 'Rosenkuppel' is a compact perennial that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. It features small, fragrant leaves that have a hint of purple and grow on slender stems. From early to late summer, these stems bear clusters of tiny purple flowers accompanied by red-purple bracts.

Origanum 'Rosenkuppel'

Origanum 'Rotkugel'

Origanum 'Santa Cruz'

Origanum 'Soledad' is a compact, woody perennial that features slender reddish stems and large, aromatic green leaves. In summer, it produces clusters of small, tubular flowers in a lilac-pink hue at the ends of its stems.

Origanum 'Soledad'

Origanum 'Solferino' PBR is a compact perennial that reaches a height of approximately 15cm. It features broad, oval leaves that are aromatic and display a grey-green hue. In the summer, this plant produces elongated clusters of pink bracts that house small, tubular pink flowers.

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