Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' sits in the genus Thymus within the Lamiaceae and is a named cultivar chosen for its summer display. Flowering occurs from June to September, so the plant contributes colour through the warm months. As a member of Thymus, it behaves as a compact ground-level thyme suited to close planting where small-scale flowers are wanted. Aim for a site that gives good drainage and an open aspect; thymes perform poorly in permanently wet soil. Planting into gritty or free-draining mixes or on raised gravel banks reduces the risk of winter saturation. A light trim after flowering encourages a tidy profile and removes spent growth; avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood. Use 'Coccineus' where a low mound is required: between paving slabs, at the front of a border, in a rock garden or in a shallow container. When placed where the summer flowers are visible, its flowering period from June to September is the most distinctive seasonal feature to plan for in a UK garden.

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' is a cultivar in the genus Thymus (family Lamiaceae) valued for its seasonal summer flowering. It blooms from June to September. The cultivar is used where a low-growing thyme is required, bringing summer blossom to gravel, rockery and edging situations.

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' is a cultivar of thyme that flowers from June to September and suits gravel, rockery and edging positions.

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