Origanum heracleoticum Winter marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum heracleoticum
Winter marjoram
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The Origanum heracleoticum plant species is found in S.E. Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Winter marjoram.

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Latin Name:  Origanum heracleoticum
Common Name:  Winter marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Dry places in mountain regions in bushy places and on stony ground[50, 148].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring at 10 - 13°c and only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer. The seed can also be sown in situ in late spring. Division in March or October. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer. Basal cuttings of young barren shoots in June. Very easy. Harvest the shoots with plenty of underground stem when they are about 8 - 10cm above the ground. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.

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