About
A mat-forming, dwarf, evergreen shrub. The highly-aromatic foliage is mid-green with a cream margin, and the flowers are very pale pink.
About the genus
Thymus are evergreen woody-based perennials, shrub or sub-shrubs with small aromatic leaves and terminal whorls of small, 2-lipped, tubular, purple, pink or white flowers in late spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationRequires very good drainage, neutral to alkaline soil and a sunny position. Very intolerant of winter wet
PruningPruning group 10
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free