Kirigami is an ornamental oregano that is borderline hardy in my zone 5 garden. I planted some in my garden in 2023, we shall see if it overwinters. Having said that, Kirigami makes a great, drought-tolerant annual in containers. Plants have light green foliage with purple bracts and pink flowers that droop over the edges of containers.
This is my personal growing guide. I use it to track seed sources, when to start seeds and if I should adjust growing conditions in my own greenhouse and garden. Please don’t consider this professional grower’s advice. I like the information cards from Ball Seed – here is Ornamental Oregano Kirigami.
FAVOURITE VARIETIES AND SOURCES
Swallowtail Garden Seeds
- Kirigami
| Hardiness | Perennial to zone 5/6, tolerates light frost, 20°F (-28.9°C) |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Bloom time & length | None |
| Deadheading | None |
| Water/soil | Heat and drought-tolerant, well-draining |
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Width | 12-14 inches, mounding slightly trailing |
| Fertilizer | Moderate |
My own notes: This looks best on its own in a small container
SEED STARTING
- start seeds 10 weeks before last frost date (Mar 11)
- Press tiny seeds into the soil surface; do not cover, need light to germinate.
- Germinates at 65-70°F or 18-21°C, germinates in 14 days.
GROWING CONDITIONS
- Grow cooler on temperature 60-65°F (16-18°C)
- Allow soil to dry out
- More light = more pink bracts
- Can go out early as it tolerates light frost
Just found your blog!
Loving all the detailed information.
I’m trying not to start seeds inside too early, BUT lots of winter sowing completed 😉
LFD May 10, south of Picton
Interesting, my official LFD is May 5 (Cambridge/Brantford). I have tried winter sowing in the past but not with a lot of success. Maybe next year I’ll try again 🙂