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Thyme
A low-growing aromatic herb for edging
£6
1 Litre pot
Scented
Evergreen
Pollinator
Key information
Thyme produces small pink flowers making it a pretty member of your herb kitchen which bees and butterflies love to visit. The herb is also useful as an aromatic ground covering and makes a lovely bouquet of cut flowers.
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Top Tip
Trim after flowering to keep shape.
How to care for Thyme
Aspect
Sun
Thyme loves to be in the sun.
Care Level
Easy
Thyme needs little attention.
Watering
Regularly
Water regularly to avoid dry soil.
Feeding
Compost
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. No need to feed.
Soil
Well drained
If planting in the ground, thyme prefers rocky, well drained soil to thrive.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Thymus vulgaris Compactus
PLANT TYPE
Herb that is always green (evergreen herb)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Herb pot
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
1L
TOXICITY
None that have been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (IF OUT OF POT)
Height - 20cm - Width - 50cm
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