Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (creeping thyme) – 6 plants, Ø9 cm, 10–25 cm high

You will receive 6 plants of Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (thyme), fresh from the grower. The plants are in Ø9 cm nursery pots and are approximately 10–25 cm tall. Thyme forms low, fragrant cushions with small pink, purple or white flowers that bees love. Delicious in the kitchen and beautiful between tiles or in a rock garden. Winter hardy, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
• Also known as: thyme
• Quantity: 6 plants
• Pot size: Ø9 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 10–25 cm
• 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 wet feet
• Beautiful in: vegetable garden, pot on a balcony or patio
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Regularly harvest the tips to keep the plant compact and encourage nice branching. A sunny spot provides the best flavour. Also read our tips on watering and repotting.