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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Oreganum 'Rosenkuppel' is a compact ornamental herb, bearing slender stems of aromatic, purple-flushed foliage, and tubular purple flowers with reddish-purple bracts. It's perfect for growing in containers on a sunny patio, used to edge paths and in gravel gardens.

For best results, grow in free-draining soil in full sun. Unlike other oregano varieties, Oreganum 'Rosenkuppel' is not edible.

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Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’ and wildlife

Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’ poisonous?

Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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