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Origanum x majoricum Hardy marjoram (1 Page of 5) The Origanum x majoricum plant species is found in Southwestern Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hardy marjoram. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Origanum x majoricum Common Name: Hardy marjoram Family: Labiatae Author: Cambess. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.45 Habitat: Not known
Propagation Notes: Seed - this species is a sterile hybrid and so does not produce seed. If you wanted to grow it from seed then you would need to hybridise O. vulgare x O. majorana. The resulting seedlings would be rather variable.
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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