Origanum vulgare 'Hot 'n' spicy' (Oregano 'Hot 'n Spicy') Herb Plant
£6.99
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 'Hot 'n Spicy' (Origanum vulgare 'Hot 'n' spicy') Herb in 1 Litre Pot
Oregano is an extremely aromatic green herb, native to the Mediterannean and Southern Europe, Oregano is closely related to marjoram.Oregano 'Hot 'n Spicy' 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. Growing 45-60cm tall and preferring light well-drained soil, this variety has bright green oval leaves which grow profusely on short purple/brown stems, and a very pretty show of purple-pink flowers appears in the summer. 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.
Herb Usage
Oregano 'Hot 'n Spicy' or Origanum vulgare 'Hot 'n Spicy' is an extremely aromatic herb, with a very hot spicy flavour. You have been warned! 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.
Buy Oregano Online
Our potted Oregano herb plants are generally available to buy online all year round.
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| Origanum vulgare 'Hot 'n' spicy' (Oregano 'Hot 'n Spicy') Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Light Well Drained soil |
| Flower Colour | Mauve |
| Height | 45cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Origanum vulgare 'Hot 'n spicy' |
| 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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