Overview
Thymus cherlerioides is a bushy, matforming alpine rockery in the genus Thymus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thymus cherlerioides grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Thymus cherlerioides is a cultivar of the Thymus genus, which comprises evergreen, woody perennials including shrubs and sub-shrubs with small, fragrant leaves. This bushy, matforming plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, preferring alkaline to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, courtyard, cottage, and wildlife gardens. The plant produces clusters of small, tubular flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to flower borders and beds.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thymus cherlerioides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Shrubs, Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thymus cherlerioides
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Rooted basal stem cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thymus cherlerioides?
Thymus cherlerioides prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thymus cherlerioides need?
Thymus cherlerioides is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thymus cherlerioides hardy in the UK?
Thymus cherlerioides has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Thymus cherlerioides?
Seed, Division, Rooted basal stem cuttings in spring.
More in the Thymus genus
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- Thymus 'Provence'
- Thymus (Coccineus Group) 'Purpurteppich'thyme 'Purpurteppich'
- Thymus citriodorus
- Thymus integer
- Thymus kotschyanus
- Thymus longiflorus
- Thymus mastichinaherb mastic
