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Thymus coccineus

Description

Common Name:

Thyme

 

 

Description:

A low growing perennial groundcover with tiny leaves.

Flower:

Masses of tiny magenta- pink flowers cover this delightful groundcover.

Size:

A true groundcover only reaching 10cm high, and will spread to approximately 40cm across.

Growing Conditions:

Thyme likes to be planted in full sun. This encourages more flowers and attractive, tight foliage. If in shade the Thyme tends to ‘open up’ and be a bit leggier. Thyme prefer dry or well drained soil as over watering can lead to root rot which is one of the main reasons for Thyme not doing well.

Care:

Requires little care and yet performs consistently and strongly. A light trim after flowering will keep it tidy and under control. If you have used it as a lawn or between pavers you can set the lawn mower and carefully mow over them.

Uses:  

  • As a lawn alternative or for between pavers.
  • A neat container plant to hang over the edges.
  • A colourful groundcover and as a part of the vegetable or herb garden. Nearly any variety of Thyme can be used when a recipe asks for it.

Comments:

This truly is a stunning groundcover that needs no improving on. The sheer mass of colour in spring is amazing and it looks after itself. A deserving plant for nearly any garden situation, plant with other hardy and colourful perennials for a wonderful spring display. A great weed suppressing plant as well.

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 Companion Plants:

Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’, America ‘Pacific Beauty’, Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’

Alternative Plants:

Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’, Pimelia prostrata, Campanula ‘Resholdt’s’