Thymus citr. 'Sambesi' (lemon thyme) – yellow – 12 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

You will receive 12 yellow Thymus citr. 'Sambesi' (thyme) plants, fresh from the grower. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 15–25 cm tall. Thyme forms low, fragrant cushions with small pink, purple or white flowers that bees love. Delicious in the kitchen and beautiful between paving stones or in a rock garden. Hardy outdoors in winter, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Thymus citr. 'Sambesi'
• Also known as: thyme
• Quantity: 12 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: yellow
• Flowering period: June–August
• Position: sun
• Hardy outdoors in winter: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: only water when the top few centimetres are dry; most herbs do not like wet feet
• Beautiful in: vegetable gardens, pots on balconies or patios
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Regularly harvest the tips to keep the plant compact and encourage beautiful branching. A sunny spot produces the best flavour. Does it need feeding? See our tips on plant feeding.