Herb

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Pizza herb — and the pink flowers swarm with bees in July.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Sandy, well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves & flowers

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

mediterraneandroughtpollinator

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stock Mediterranean oregano varieties proven hardy in UK climates with reliable germination rates.

Crocus

Terracotta and plastic pots suit oregano's drainage needs in London's wet winters.

Amazon UK

Fast-deliver hand tools for harvesting oregano and maintaining container drainage holes.