Thymus citr. 'Sambesi' (lemon thyme) – yellow – 6 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

This set contains 6 Thymus citr. 'Sambesi' (lemon thyme) plants in yellow. 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. Winter hardy, so it can stay outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Thymus citr. 'Sambesi'
• Also known as: lemon thyme
• Quantity: 6 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: yellow
• Flowering period: June–August
• Position: sun
• Winter hardy: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: only water when the top few centimetres are dry; most herbs do not like having 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 it to branch out nicely. A sunny spot produces the best flavour. For more tips on choosing the right location, read our guide on plant locations.