Overview
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' is a bushy, matforming alpine rockery in the genus Thymus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and ground cover.
About
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' is a bushy, matforming cultivar of the Thymus genus, known commonly as orange-scented or lemon thyme 'Fragrantissimus'. This evergreen herb typically grows between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, favouring chalk, loam, or sand soils that are alkaline or neutral and well-drained but moist. Drought resistant and low maintenance, it is suitable for alpine rockeries and culinary use, providing interest through spring, summer, and winter.
About the genus
The genus Thymus contains about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean area of Europe, North Africa and Turkey.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'?
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' need?
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' grow?
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' hardy in the UK?
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' 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 'Fragrantissimus'?
Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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