Origanum 'Bristol Cross'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 18"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Origanum 'Bristol Cross' plant details

Origanum 'Bristol Cross' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Bristol Cross'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cascading, container plant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, showy bracts

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Bristol Cross'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has a mild oregano flavor and aroma being used for culinary and ornamental. It forms a perfect ball if grown in a basket. The showy hop-like pink flowers with chartreuse bracts are longer and more impressive than Kent Beauty. Grows 8" and is hardy to zone 5. Likes sun and well drained soil blooming in August and September.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Dainty cascading stems of tiny rose-purple flowers encased in deep-rose-tinged, lime-green bracts make a long-lasting late summer into fall display; drought-tolerant ; beautiful in border, wall, container or vase. SUN/Med-Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

A British import, this dainty Oregano is quite similar to 'Kent Beauty', but a tad hardier. Soft magenta hop-like flowers enclosed in lime green pink tinged bracts, are born on cascading stems. Needs good drainage or grow as a container specimen. 6-8"