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What an informative article, GGG, & love the photos! Kent Beauty is the only one of the Herrenhausen-Hopley's-Kent Beauty triad I've managed to overwinter--I think because the 2nd time I tried Kent Beauty, I had a raised herb bed, mulched with stone, providing the sharp drainage they like. It's flowering now & is just lovely. I thought I'd lost it over the winter but was delighted to see little green shoots this spring (not exactly where I'd planted it, but close.) I wonder--have you tried Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictaminus, sometimes 'x rotundifolium') and if you have--have you managed to overwinter it? I've tried everything, growing it in baskets & keeping it in over the winter, putting it in the garden, potting it up & keeping it in over the winter, & paying particular attention to give it just enough water & not overwater, even letting it overwinter in the garden (= certain death) but I've not succeeded in multiple tries. Any advice? judithht
I have several Kent Beauty plants. I have them in containers along with other plants that are more upright, but they are truly the stars. I bring them indoors in winter, still in their pots, put them in a semi lighted place, and try to remember to water. Even if I forget, and they look pretty drab, the respond beautifully when the weather warms, I give them compost and put them outside.
But Barbara Tingey I'd never heard of! Thank you for the freat article and lovely pictures.
I have had no luck with Dittany of crete myself. It is not as hardy as Kent or Barbara, and in containers, I find it detests our humidity and then hates the dry heat mixed with the drafts of my old home during the winter indoors.
Thank you for that article. Now I know what kinds of oregano to put in my garden next year. The photos helped as well. I don't know what kinds of oregano I have but both have survived a searing summer and some freezing temps in winter for the past 2 years and are still flourishing in their respective pots outside.
That was an excellent article (complete with photos), which I will use. I have O. vulgare 'White Anniversary' but saw some beautiful ornamental oreganos in the now deceased Heronswood Gardens when I visit the Pacific Northwest a few years ago. I knew those wouldn't grow here, but since we both live in the hot & humid south, I will give your suggestions a try, with more confidence. Thank you.
I started growing Lebanese Oregano this year which looks a lot like your 'Barbara Tingey' but is probably a O. syriacum. I love it!! Never knew there were so many other orn. oreganos, nor did I know the butterflies and bees liked it. :) Thanks for the great article!
Just to let you know Glynis that your article is still being read and enjoyed. When we met last year at our Athens area nursery get-together, I didn't know you wrote in addition to your other talents and interests.
Anyway, I am getting more into herbs and have wanted to try the ornamental oreganos. I looked at DG herb articles and there was an entire article on the subject. Wonderful! Do you know where I can get Barbara or Kent Beauty locally?
