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Striking purple-violet summer flowers of Thymus serpyllum Creeping Elfin Thyme form a colourful carpet | Heartwood Seeds UK
Thymus serpyllum Creeping Wild Thyme seeds
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Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Wild Thyme) 50 to 1,600 Seeds - £3.49 - £48.99

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Thymus serpyllum - (Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme) 

 

An evergreen creeping plant, forming a dense cushioned carpet, with each plant growing to 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) tall and spreading up to 30 cm (12 in) wide

 

The leaves are very small and remain green all year, completely covering the ground, and can even be walked on!  When walked on, they emit a beautiful fragrance

 

The flowers are a striking purple-violet in bloom from May through to August, forming a purple-violet carpet with hardly any green to be seen

 

These plants require no maintenance such as mowing, trimming, watering, feeding or any care – they look after themselves!  The plants are fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F) and are drought-tolerant

 

Attracts butterflies and bees

 

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

 

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 GROWING DETAILS

 

Genus: Thymus

 

Species: serpyllum

 

English name: Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme / Mother of Thyme

 

Plant type: Hardy evergreen creeping perennial

 

Height: 5 to 10 cm (2-4 in)

 

Spread: Up to 30 cm (12 in)

 

Season of Interest: Purple-violet flowers from May to August; green carpet of foliage throughout winter

 

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F)

 

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

 

Soil: Prefers well-drained, light-textured soil with modest fertility

 

Propagation methods: From seed and divisions

 

 GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Thymus serpyllum 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep as close to 13°C (55°F) as possible. Approx. germination time: from 10 weeks onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.


 

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Gail C.
Seeds

They arrived very quickly, instructions inside package. Planted them, and looking forward to seeing them as they are just starting to appear above the soil.

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C J F
Very good

Excellent

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C. Redmond
Seeds

I ONLY HAVE THEM WKS, BUT THE HEALTHY&CUMIN ON WELL THINK IT WILL BE GREAT WHEN IT MATURES

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Samantha T.
Grew well

Arrived fast and grew quickly - I now have more thyme than I know what to do with