Thymus 'Coccineus'
"Red creeping thyme"
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Description
Thymus 'Coccineus', commonly known as pink or red creeping thyme, is the perfect plant for adding both beauty and a light fragrance to your garden. This evergreen perennial forms a dense mat of rich green foliage, creating a lush, low-maintenance ground cover that thrives in full sun. In summer, the plant bursts into life with small, vibrant magenta-pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the greenery beneath. Creeping Thymus 'Coccineus' is ideal for rockeries, borders, or even between paving stones, where it will provide a soft, aromatic carpet all year round. With its striking colour and fragrant leaves, this pink thyme plant is a must-have for any garden that wants to offer more than just greenery.
Not only does Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' offer stunning visual appeal, but it also holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, proving its reliability and excellent performance in the garden. This red creeping thyme variety is a real winner when it comes to attracting pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly space. Thriving in well-drained soil, creeping thyme requires little attention once established, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. If you’re looking for a hardy plant that will grow a cover bare ground without fuss, Thymus 'Coccineus' is the perfect addition to your collection.
Our Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Thyme has been used since ancient times to preserve food and ward off pests—like a fragrant little bodyguard in the herb garden.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thymus serpyllum coccineus -
Flower colour
Red, pink
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
5-15cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Thymus 'Coccineus' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Red creeping thyme" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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