{"product_id":"ozsuperb-oregano-origanum-vulgare","title":"Ozsuperb™ Oregano - Origanum vulgare 'OREG02'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOzsuperb Oregano (\u003cem\u003eOriganum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e 'OREG02') is a strong flavoured, traditional Greek style oregano bred by Ozbreed for the kitchen. It forms a blue green clump 20cm to 30cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide, with cleaner foliage through winter and summer. Ozbreed describes the flavour as a true culinary oregano rather than the medicinal taste of some strong types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue culinary flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong and traditional, it stays consistent through cooking instead of turning medicinal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour of mature wild herbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed says it delivers flavours previously only available from mature, wild grown Mediterranean herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental blue green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a highly ornamental form, so it earns its place in a border as well as a herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean foliage in winter and summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists cleaner foliage through both seasons, so the clump looks tidy all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm to 30cm high it suits pots, edges and rockeries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in full sun to light shade. It can go in all year round, though spring, summer and early autumn are best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, free draining pot in the sun keeps it close to the stove and suits its dislike of wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low, blue green clumps work well along sunny paths and among stones, where drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for cooked dishes because of its strong flavour. Use it in sauces, on pizza, with grilled meats and with roast vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ozsuperb Oregano in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Oregano is a hardy perennial that thrives in temperate and Mediterranean gardens and tolerates frost. In humid, wet summers, airflow and drainage matter, so a raised bed or pot is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers well drained soil. Avoid wet feet, which is the main way oregano is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required, letting the soil dry out between waterings. Avoid over watering, particularly in winter. In spring and autumn, if required, apply a slow release fertiliser or incorporate compost into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick stems as you need them, and cut the clump back by about a third after flowering to keep it compact and encourage fresh, tender growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Ozsuperb Oregano in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is not always available, so a size shows as sold out when no grower has it. The notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it better fresh or dried?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed recommends it for cooked dishes because of its strong flavour. Fresh sprigs go into sauces and roasts, and cut stems dry well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. It reaches 30cm to 40cm wide, so the plants will meet at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kills oregano most often?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet roots. Plant it in free draining soil or a pot, and water only once the soil has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789648888127,"sku":"ORI-VUL-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ozsuperb-oregano-origanum-vulgare.jpg?v=1792193239","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ozsuperb-oregano-origanum-vulgare","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}