marjoram
Origanum 'Norton Gold'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') should be watered regularly but not overly saturated. Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry, approximately every 2-3 days during the warm growing season. Water is most effectively applied directly to the soil, avoiding wetting the foliage. During periods of drought or high temperatures, it may be necessary to water gently every day. Over-watering can lead to root rot, so be sure not to water too frequently or excessively.
sunlight
Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') prefers to be grown in full sun or partial shade. To ensure it gets adequate amounts of sunlight, it should be planted in a location that receives at least 5-6 hours of direct sun each day. If this is not possible, then providing some filtered shade or dappled light can also be beneficial. In general, the plant should receive the most sunlight during the morning and early afternoon hours and some filtered sunlight or shade during the evenings.
pruning
Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') should be pruned once or twice during the growing season to maintain a neat and compact shape. Pruning should be done in late spring or early summer before the plant blooms. Start by removing any dead or diseased branches, then trim back 1-third to 1-half of the plant’s overall height. Re-cut longer branches to create a more even shape and to encourage new growth. Remove any flower buds that form after pruning, as these can reduce the amount of energy available for new growth.
