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Thymus vulgaris
Garden Thyme 

Thymus vulgaris
Common name

Garden Thyme

Group

Herbs

Family

Labiatae

Description

Garden Thyme. A bushy subshrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Mauve flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Max Height 15cm to 30cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Bushy
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
15cm; 30cm
Ultimate spread
40cm

Colour

Flowers
Mauve in May; July
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
White in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Herb garden; Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Scale

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £4.95 £ 137