Marjoram

Common Name: Marjoram
Latin Name: origanum majorana
Origin: Mediterranean countries

Marjoram is a herbaceous, perennial and deciduous shrub that in favorable climatic conditions reaches 2 meters in height. Its stem is dark gray in color, its leaves are lance-shaped and have a light green color. It is a related plant to oregano.

Its leaves are small, fluffy, oval and placed opposite.

Flowers

Its flowers are white or pink in color and are found in clusters, and have a characteristic smell and appear from July to October.

Location

It grows satisfactorily in all types of soils, without particular problems. Prerequisite for the soil to be well drained. Prefers places with sun or moderate shade. In sunny places it grows better and produces more flowers.

Durability

It is sensitive to very low temperatures. Suitable for coastal plantings.

Watering

It needs moderate amounts of watering, with limited to no watering in the winter and more regular watering in the warm periods of the year.

Pruning

We prune relatively lightly, in early spring, keeping its shape in a compact form, removing diseased and dry twigs.

Lubrication

It is good to strengthen it regularly from spring to the end of summer.

Diseases and enemies

It does not face significant problems. It can be attacked by aphids and coccoids.

It is suitable for

  • individual plantings in gardens, parks,
  • ground cover,
  • planting in pots for balconies, terraces.

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