Creeping Thyme Caborn Wine and Roses

Thyme requires very permeable, sandy soil. In nature, it grows naturally on dry hillsides, which is why it is extremely sensitive to waterlogged roots.

If you have heavier or impermeable soil in your garden, it is not a problem, but it must be thoroughly loosened before planting. Mix in a larger amount of coarse sand or fine gravel so that water can always drain quickly away from the roots.

Choosing the right location is key for this herb. It thrives best in full sun, where it can fully develop its strong, spicy fragrance. Select the warmest and sunniest spot you have in your garden or on your terrace. Rock gardens, dry stone walls, the edges of flower beds with drought-tolerant perennials, or sunny spots in containers are ideal.

For drying, it is ideal to harvest the plant just before it blooms or at the very beginning of flowering, because that is when the leaves and stems contain the highest amount of fragrant essential oils.

Cut the upper non-woody parts of the shoots. Due to its small stature, you won't be able to make long bouquets, but you can very easily dry the stems by spreading them in a thin layer in a shady and well-ventilated place. The dried herb can be used in the kitchen or as a small fragrant element in dried floral arrangements.

Yes, the entire plant is completely edible and extremely delicious! Its distinct and slightly spicy flavor is perfect for enlivening many summer dishes.

You can use it to flavor grilled meats, marinades, roasted vegetables, or fresh herbal salads. You can harvest and use it fresh or dried throughout the entire gardening season.

Caborn Wine and Roses thyme is a low-maintenance perennial that forms dense, fragrant mats 5 to 10 centimeters tall. Its main highlights include beautiful green aromatic leaves and striking purple-pink flowers.

It grows close to the ground and is absolutely ideal for beginners, as it does not require complex care. We deliver well-grown, well-rooted seedlings in pots that are ready to be planted directly.

Absolutely! Growing the 'Caborn Wine and Roses' variety is a pure joy and can easily be handled even by a complete beginner who has no prior experience with herbs.

It does not require complicated fertilization or regular watering, it is not prone to diseases, and it survives harsh frosts without any problems. If you provide it with a sunny spot with well-drained soil right from the start, it will essentially grow on the bed all by itself.

You can look forward to a beautiful display during June and July, when a flood of small but very striking, fragrant flowers will appear.

In the 'Caborn Wine and Roses' variety, the flowers have a stunning light purplish-pink color, which contrasts beautifully with the glossy green leaves, creating exceptionally effective colorful cushions in the garden.

Definitely, it is a real insect magnet! Its summer flood of purplish-pink flowers reliably attracts bees, butterflies, and a whole range of other beneficial pollinators.

By planting this wild thyme, you will not only get a beautiful and fragrant plant, but you will also significantly support biodiversity and natural life in your garden.

We have great news for you – you don't have to worry about diseases or pests with this herb at all! It is an exceptionally hardy plant. All common diseases avoid it, and thanks to the absence of pests, you won't need any chemicals at all. Moreover, its distinct natural aroma naturally repels unwanted garden insects. Growing it is a joy and completely hassle-free.

If you notice rotting, yellowing leaves, or the seedling wilting, the cause is almost always excessive moisture and heavy, impermeable soil.

This herb does not tolerate what we call 'wet feet.' The solution is to immediately and radically reduce watering. If the plant is planted in heavy clay soil, we recommend carefully removing it and mixing a large amount of gravel and sand into the soil under the roots.