Origanum 'Bristol Cross' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Nepetoideae Tribe: Mentheae
Genus: Origanum
English name: Oregano 'Bristol Cross'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- A taxonomic revision of the genus Origanum (Labiatae), Ietswaart, Jan Hendrik. Leiden Botanical Series 1980 Vol. 4(1) pag. 1-153. Address
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 410-414. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 7 pag. 297-313. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 135-138. ISBN
- Medicinal importance of genus Origanum: A review, Chishti, Shayista and Kaloo, Zahoor A and Sultan, Phalestine. J. Pharmacogn. Phytother 2013 Vol. 5(10) pag. 170-177. Address
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 12 pag. 410-414. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 7 pag. 297-313. ISBN
- Mountain Flora of Greece, Volume 2, Arne Strid. 1991 pag. 135-138. ISBN
- Medicinal importance of genus Origanum: A review, Chishti, Shayista and Kaloo, Zahoor A and Sultan, Phalestine. J. Pharmacogn. Phytother 2013 Vol. 5(10) pag. 170-177. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,2ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,2ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks.
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
28-09-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
17-09-18 6x Dead plant after plantation: JTz3.