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 serpyllum
Breckland wild thyme
The best kind of floral carpet is a living one and Thymus serpyllum does the job to perfection, spreading low across the soil with its soft pink summer flowers adding a gentle splash of colour. This dwarf evergreen shrub, also called wild thyme, Breckland thyme or creeping thyme, forms a wide mat up to 5cm high, its subtly aromatic pointed dark green leaves providing a lovely contrast to the delicate soft pink blooms. Whether tucked between paving stones, along a border, or filling a sunny rockery, Thymus serpyllum brings a touch of understated elegance and a little fragrance to any spot it graces.
Through summer, Thymus serpyllum’s soft pink flower clusters are a magnet for pollinators, offering both beauty and a little bit of garden wildlife magic. The low, spreading habit of Breckland thyme makes it perfect for edging paths or softening the base of shrubs, while the tiny, dark green foliage keeps the display fresh long after the flowers fade. Plant Thymus serpyllum where it can be admired up close, and enjoy how this modest yet enchanting plant fills spaces with subtle colour year after year.
Our Thymus serpyllum 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
- Thymus serpyllum
- Flower colour
- Soft pink
- Established height
- 5-10cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
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
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Sand - Suitable for
-
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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