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Origanum 'Gold Splash' (Oregano 'Gold Splash')Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Oregano 'Gold Splash'(Origanum 'Gold Splash') Herb in 9cm Pot
Oregano 'Gold Splash' or wild marjoram as it is also known is an extremely aromatic herb that has gold-splashed green leaves that look their best in Spring. Grown primarily for its culinary use this variety also makes an attractive foliage plant, and will form a spreading mound, ideal for the front of a border in your herb garden or herbaceous border, a rock or gravel garden, it's also happy in a container.
Native to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, growing to 15cm tall and preferring light well-drained soil, It is a low growing spread herb with bright green leaves and pink flowers. Gold Splash prefers a sunny site and does not particularly enjoy prolonged wet winters, it prefers a sunny site and well-drained soil add some grit when planting to help with this if your soil is particularly heavy. It's hardy nature means can remain evergreen through the winter months, if not it will some form a bushy compact plant again in spring.
Herb Usage
Curly Golden Oregano is an aromatic herb, whose flavour features heavily in Mediterranean and Mexican food, as it has a great affinity for a variety of foods, especially bold flavours like tomatoes, olives and meats like lamb. It works well in stuffing mixes and egg dishes, too. Oregano is closely related to marjoram, and is also present in many Greek dishes (particularly those featuring lamb). Oregano's flavour is enhanced with drying and is often sprinkled liberally on pizzas.
Buy Oregano, Golden Curly Online
Our potted Golden Curly Oregano herb plants are generally available to buy online all year round.
| Origanum 'Gold Splash' (Oregano 'Gold Splash')Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Light Well Drained soil |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Height | 15cm |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Latin Name | Origanum 'Gold Splash' |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H6 - Hardy - very cold winter |
| Culinary | Mediterranean |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Container/Patio |
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