{"product_id":"golden-marjoram-plant-origanum-vulgare-aureum","title":"Golden Marjoram – Aromatic Golden-Leaved Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Marjoram (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') forms low, bright mounds of soft golden-yellow leaves with a warm, sweet marjoram scent and flavour. Supplied as a healthy plant in a 9cm pot, it lights up herb beds, path edges, rockeries and patio pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlowing golden foliage that brightens any sunny spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, mild marjoram flavour for pasta, roasted vegetables, soups and teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink summer flowers loved by bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, drought-tolerant perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow and compact (around 20–30cm) – ideal for edging and between paving\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 'Aureum'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Oregano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade\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 September\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 Golden Marjoram plant (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') 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\u003eOrnamental and edible in one plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives on sun, good drainage and very little attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with thymes, sage and rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs golden marjoram the same as golden oregano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' is sold under both names. It is a golden-leaved form of wild marjoram, with a milder, sweeter flavour than Greek oregano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you eat golden marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in pasta sauces, stuffings, soups, roasted vegetables and herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant golden marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant it in a sunny, free-draining spot such as a herb bed, rockery, path edge, patio pot or planting pocket in paving. In very hot, dry summers the leaves can scorch, so water young plants in their first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs golden marjoram hardy in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a fully hardy perennial that may die back a little in winter and regrows strongly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after golden marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater until established, then only in long dry spells. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact and encourage fresh golden growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Greeks believed marjoram was created by Aphrodite as a symbol of happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridal couples in ancient Greece and Rome were crowned with marjoram garlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Tudor England marjoram was a favourite strewing herb, scattered on floors for its sweet scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58421854568830,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Golden_Marjoram.png?v=1794241843","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/golden-marjoram-plant-origanum-vulgare-aureum","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}