Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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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 9cm pot 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.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thymus serpyllum coccineus - Flower colour
- Red, pink
- Established height
- 5-15cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Spreading
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
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Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand - Suitable for
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Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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