Origanum ‘Buckland’ (Ornamental Oregano)
Oregano 'Buckland', Ornamental Oregano 'Buckland', Wild marjoram 'Buckland', English marjoram 'Buckland', Grove marjoram 'Buckland', Pot marjoram 'Buckland', Wintersweet 'Buckland'
Origanum ‘Buckland’ (Ornamental Oregano) is a low, spreading, herbaceous perennial with small, rounded, blue-green, aromatic leaves. Blooming all summer long, it produces whorls of pendulous, dusty pink, hop-like bracts with tiny, orchid pink flowers peeking out of them. While the leaves are aromatic, don’t add them to your salads as this oregano is usually not used in cooking. One of the showiest ornamental oreganos, Buckland is perfect for the front of sunny borders, containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes. The charming flowers can be used in dried flower arrangements too.
- Grows up to 12-15 in. tall and wide (30-37 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Good heat and drought tolerance. Intolerant of high humidity.
- Low maintenance and relatively disease and pest free, this plant is also deer resistant.
- An excellent choice for perennial borders, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens or containers.
- Cut back old flowering stems in early spring to keep the planting tidy and to induce the growth of new leaves.
- Propagate by division in spring, or by basal cuttings in late spring
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
