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Plants for mediterranean gardens => Perennials => Topic started by: Daisy on August 29, 2011, 07:15:49 AM

Title: Origanum rotundifolium Barbara Tingey
Post by: Daisy on August 29, 2011, 07:15:49 AM

This is another plant in my garden that seems to flower for ever.
It started in the spring, and is still going strong.
The poor thing has been in this pot for three years, hauled all across Europe, then all around Crete. Never fed, only watered occasionally. :D
It will finally be planted this coming winter, builders willing. ::) ::) ::)
Daisy :)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss112/daisyincrete/018-1.jpg)

(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss112/daisyincrete/011-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Origanum rotundifolium Barbara Tingey
Post by: fragman on August 29, 2011, 06:24:18 PM

Origanum dictamnus is similar, but has very hairy much scented leaves. It also blooms throughout summer and is available commercially in Israel.

Title: Re: Origanum rotundifolium Barbara Tingey
Post by: ezeiza on August 29, 2011, 10:31:18 PM

Daisy, do you know if this cultivar comes true from seed? Or only from cuttings?

Title: Re: Origanum rotundifolium Barbara Tingey
Post by: Daisy on September 01, 2011, 06:26:27 AM

ezeiza. I believe, (but am not sure) Barbara Tingey is a cross between Origanum rotundifolium and Origanum calcaratum. So it would be better to take basal cuttings in spring. Or simply divide in spring.

fragman. I also have Origanum dictamnus. It is sold here in the local market. I love it.
Daisy :)