All in-stock items are still available for delivery! Free Delivery on all orders over £35 (UK Mainland)
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 'Hopley's' is an extremely aromatic herb, native to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, Oregano is closely related to marjoram. Oregano 'Hopley's' prefers a sunny site and does not particularly enjoy prolonged wet winters, but its hardy nature means it can remain evergreen through the winter months. Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring to obtain a new fresh flush of leaves and to maintain shape. Growing up to 60cm tall and preferring light well-drained soil, this variety has long heads of purple-pink flowers in late summer and autumn, which cascade over a mounds of fragrant, small green pointed leaves that turn reddish-purple in autumn. The flowers hold their colour when dried and are very attractive to butterflies and beneficial insects. Ideal for the front of a border in your herb garden or herbaceous border, a rock or gravel garden,great as an edging plant and good ground cover, it's also happy in a container a really pretty plant and tough too.
Oregano 'Hopley's' is an extremely aromatic herb, generally Oregano has a pungent flavour featuring heavily in Mediterranean and Mexican food, it has a great affinity for a variety of foods, especially strong flavours like wine, olives and tomatoes, vegetables, stuffing and egg dishes. It is also characteristic of many Greek dishes (particularly lamb). Oregano's flavour is enhanced with drying and is often sprinkled liberally on pizzas.
Our potted Oregano 'Hopley's' herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys'( Oregano 'Hopley's')Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Light Well Drained soil |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Height | 60cm |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Latin Name | Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys' |
| 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 |
I've never had a badly packaged plant and all the plants arrive healthy and strong. I love this retailers products and could go absolutely mad spending. So many beautiful plants to pick from. Its the best place to buy herbs. I would recommend Hooks every time.
The plants and packaging were in really good condition, I would happily use and recommend hooksgreen herbs again
The plants and packaging were in really good condition, I would happily use and recommend hooksgreen herbs again
