It makes an excellent plant for ground cover in the border, around paving and in gravel.

It is also a fabulous plant for containers, window boxes and hanging baskets

The flowers popular with bees and other pollinating insects

Creeping , spreading plant with lemon aromatic leaves and pink-mauve flowers through summer

The plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. All plant sizes listed are a guide to the approximate established size once growing in the garden. Images of flowers are also a guide. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning the images listed here are an indication only. You will receive a good sized pot grown plant to plant out.

Pot Size: 8cm

Plant Height Supplied (inc. pot): 12-20cm

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.

Description

The aromatic foliage of thyme will fill the air with scent on a warm sunny day, while its flowers are a magnet to wildlife. Its edible leaves are used fresh or dried to flavour soups, stews, fish, meat, sausages, stuffings and vegetable dishes. They are an important ingredient in bouquet garni and herbes de Provence.

Plant out in a warm, sunny spot in the garden. They demand well-drained soil and will rot over winter if the ground is too wet. If your soil is too heavy or you have a small garden, grow thyme in pots – they will thrive in 15cm (6in) pots filled with a gritty potting medium, ideally soil.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Collections or 'mixed' listings for plants will be selected dependant on availability and carefully hand-picked to ensure their quality.