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golden large thyme

Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Thymus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Aureus' is a bushy evergreen shrublet to 20cm in height, becoming spreading and more open with age, with small, bright yellow, lemon-scented leaves and erect, interrupted spikes of tiny pale lilac flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most well-drained alkaline to neutral soils in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years