Origanum rotundifolium
Kent Beauty is one of the most ornamental of the Oregano's. I have
had good success growing Origanum Kent Beauty in moderate to heavy soils
and with regular irrigation. Origanum Kent Beauty is hardy with
temperatures that dip into the teens. I winter prune Origanum Kent
Beauty almost flush to the ground, the plants come up strong in the late
winter and bloom from Spring through Fall. A heat wave will
sometimes knock Origanum Kent Beauty back a bit. I trim it back and
this ornamental oregano starts blooming anew. My
plants have gotten about 8-10" tall and spread to 2 feet or as far as
they can find water. The bed where I am growing Origanum Kent Beauty
is edged in a low rock wall. The plants creep around the rocks and
make a soft border to the pathway.
High resolution images
of Origanum Kent Beauty are available.
