Bring a touch of the sun-drenched hillsides to your garden with Origanum vulgare, commonly known as Wild Marjoram or Wild Oregano. This aromatic British native is as functional as it is beautiful, forming a lush, woody-based mound of fragrant foliage topped with clouds of dainty, nectar-rich purple-pink flowers throughout the summer.

ITEM SPECIFICS

• Quantity: 250+ High-Quality Seeds

• Variety: Origanum vulgare (Wild Marjoram)

• Type: Hardy Perennial (Returns year after year)

• Height: 30cm – 60cm (12–24 inches)

• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

• Ideal For: Herb Gardens, Rockeries, Wildlife Meadows, and Edging Pathways

WHY GROW WILD MARJORAM?

• Sensory Delight: Every part of the plant is highly aromatic. Brushing against the foliage releases a warm, spicy scent that defines the classic Mediterranean and cottage garden experience.

• Pollinator Magnet: Wild Marjoram is consistently voted one of the top plants for butterflies, including the Gatekeeper and Common Blue. On a sunny day, the flowers will be alive with bees and beneficial insects.

• Culinary & Medicinal: While it is the wild relative of cultivated Oregano, its leaves are still wonderfully edible. Use them fresh or dried to season pizzas, pastas, and Mediterranean dishes, or steep them into a soothing herbal tea.

• Ground Cover & Structure: Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds in sunny spots or softening the edges of stone walls and gravel paths.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

• When to Sow: February to May (indoors) or May to June (directly outside).

• Sowing: Sow on the surface of fine, free-draining seed compost. Do not cover the seeds, as light is necessary for germination. Press them gently into the surface to ensure contact.

• Temperature: Maintain a temperature of 15°C – 20°C.

• Germination: Usually occurs within 14–21 days.

• Care: Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into individual pots. Plant out in a position with full sun and well-drained soil—they particularly love chalky or alkaline conditions. Once established, this plant is very drought-tolerant and requires minimal attention.