Compact Marjoram – Neat Aromatic Culinary Herb

Compact 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.

Product Highlights

• Neat, low cushions just 10–15cm tall
• Sweet, aromatic leaves for Mediterranean cooking and herbal teas
• Pink summer flowers adored by bees
• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial
• Ideal for edging, containers and planting pockets in patios

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'
• Also known as: Compact Oregano, Dwarf Marjoram
• Height: 10–15cm
• Spread: 20–30cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Free-draining, poor to average
• Flowers: Pink, July to August
• Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial in the UK
• Pot size: 9cm

What You Receive

• 1 healthy, established Compact Marjoram plant (Origanum vulgare 'Compactum') in a 9cm pot
• Grown and packed with care in the UK

Why You'll Love It

• All the flavour of marjoram in a small, tidy plant
• Loves a hot, sunny spot and needs very little watering once established
• Releases its scent as you brush past

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between compact marjoram and ordinary marjoram?
Compact 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.

Can compact marjoram be planted between paving?
Yes. 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.

Can I grow compact marjoram in a pot?
Yes. Use a gritty, loam-based compost, place the pot in full sun and water when the top of the compost is dry.

Can you eat compact marjoram?
Yes. Use the leaves fresh or dried in tomato sauces, pizza, roasted vegetables, stuffings and herbal teas.

Is compact marjoram hardy?
Yes. It is fully hardy in the UK and comes back each spring. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it neat.

Folklore & Fascinating Facts

• The name Origanum comes from the Greek for "joy of the mountains".
• Marjoram was planted on graves in ancient Greece to bring peace to the departed.
• Medieval herbalists used marjoram in sweet bags and nosegays to freshen the air.