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thyme 'Redstart' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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thyme 'Redstart'

Thymus 'Redstart'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Thymus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A mat forming, evergreen sub-shrub with attractive, trailing stems bearing small, aromatic, dark green leaves and with whorls of small, deep pink flowers appearing in summer

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

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soil. See thyme cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness

Propagation

Propagate by division or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

TrailingSubmerged

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years