{"product_id":"compact-marjoram-plant-origanum-vulgare-compactum","title":"Compact Marjoram – Neat Aromatic Culinary Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Marjoram (Origanum vulgare 'Compactum') makes a dense, tidy cushion of small, aromatic green leaves with a sweet, warm flavour. Supplied as a healthy plant in a 9cm pot, it is perfect for small spaces, pots, rockeries and the gaps between paving stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat, low cushions just 10–15cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, aromatic leaves for Mediterranean cooking and herbal teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink summer flowers adored by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, drought-tolerant perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for edging, containers and planting pockets in patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Oregano, Dwarf Marjoram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, poor to average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, July to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy perennial in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 healthy, established Compact Marjoram plant (Origanum vulgare 'Compactum') in a 9cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the flavour of marjoram in a small, tidy plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoves a hot, sunny spot and needs very little watering once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases its scent as you brush past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between compact marjoram and ordinary marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact marjoram has the same warm, sweet flavour but grows into a much lower, tighter cushion, so it suits small spaces, pots and edging where taller marjoram would flop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan compact marjoram be planted between paving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its low, dense habit and drought tolerance make it ideal for planting pockets in patios and gravel, as long as the soil is free-draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow compact marjoram in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use a gritty, loam-based compost, place the pot in full sun and water when the top of the compost is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you eat compact marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use the leaves fresh or dried in tomato sauces, pizza, roasted vegetables, stuffings and herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs compact marjoram hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is fully hardy in the UK and comes back each spring. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name Origanum comes from the Greek for \"joy of the mountains\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarjoram was planted on graves in ancient Greece to bring peace to the departed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval herbalists used marjoram in sweet bags and nosegays to freshen the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58421854798206,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Compact_Marjoram.png?v=1794241847","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/compact-marjoram-plant-origanum-vulgare-compactum","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}