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Thyme Plant - Description
- Thyme (*Thymus vulgaris*)
- Compact, aromatic evergreen shrub
- Woody-based perennial, ideal for culinary use
- Produces small, pale purple to pink flowers in summer
- Highly fragrant foliage
- Current Size: 10 - 50cm Spread
- Pot Size: 9cm
Thyme Plant - Characteristics
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, bushy
- Height/Spread: Up to 30cm tall and 40cm wide when mature
- Foliage: Small, aromatic grey-green leaves
- Flowering: Summer-flowering (June–July)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6 rating)
- Soil: Well-drained, light, alkaline to neutral
- Position: Full sun
Thyme Plant - Uses
- Popular culinary herb for use in sauces, soups, stews, and stuffing
- Ideal for fresh or dried use
- Can be used to flavour oils, vinegars, and herb butters
- Also valued as an ornamental ground cover
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
- Good companion plant for Rosemary, Lavender, and other Mediterranean herbs
Thyme Plant - Planting Instructions
- Plant in a sunny position with free-draining soil
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, or herb gardens
- Space plants approximately 30–40cm apart
- Ensure the soil is moist but well-drained before planting
- Gently remove the plant from its pot, firm in well, and water thoroughly
- Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
- Divide clumps in spring to propagate new plants
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