About
A compact, spreading evergreen shrublet to 10cm in height, with aromatic, bright golden-yellow, ovate leaves and terminal clusters of small, pink to pale mauve flowers appearing from May to July. Although not as strongly scented as some varieties, it can still be used in cooking. A good choice for edging or for planting as an aromatic lawn.
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, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Shrubs, Herbs - Culinary
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Can be grown in a pot in an alpine house; use a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit. See Thyme cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free