Wild thyme

Lemon creeping thyme is a fragrant perennial that will instantly surprise you with its fresh citrus scent. The native species grow on sunny, dry rocky slopes, which is why it performs best here in full sun and well-drained, rather sandy soil. It forms dense, low cushions twenty to thirty centimeters high, which become covered in a profusion of tiny pink flowers from June to July. These provide a rich source of nectar, attracting bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. You will receive an established seedling in a pot, ready to be planted directly into the border or a large patio container. Creeping thyme is low-maintenance, pest- and disease-free, and easy for beginners to look after. It survives frosts down to minus eighteen degrees, provided it is planted in a drier spot to avoid winter waterlogging. It pairs beautifully with other herbs and finer drought-tolerant perennials in borders. Its green leaves are edible and useful in the kitchen for summer drinks and flavoring dishes. You can also dry them, as they retain excellent aroma. In the garden, it functions wonderfully as both a ground cover and a fragrant sensory element.

Doone Valley creeping thyme is a fragrant ground-cover perennial that will enliven any sunny spot in the garden. The native species grow on dry hillsides, so this variety also thrives best in direct sun and well-drained, rather sandy soil. It is a completely low-maintenance plant that even beginners can easily grow. It is disease-free, avoided by pests, and easily survives frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. From the potted seedling you receive, it will quickly establish into a dense carpet after planting. This variety catches the eye immediately with its yellow-green variegated foliage and lemon scent. From June to July, the display is enhanced by pink flowers, which act as a reliable magnet for bees and other pollinators. It is perfectly suited for edging borders, dry stone walls, or softening pathway edges. Both flowers and leaves are excellent for drying and culinary use. A major bonus is its changing winter appearance, when low temperatures turn the entire plant into stunning dusty pink tones.

Creeping thyme Coccineus is a tiny but unmissable perennial that brings a wonderful fragrance and a flood of colors to the garden. In the wild, it grows on sunny and dry hillsides, rocks, and sandy places, so it will appreciate similar conditions in your garden as well. It thrives best in full sun in well-draining, poorer sandy soil. It is a completely low-maintenance plant that even beginners can handle without worry. It requires almost no watering, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily withstands severe frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. This creeping plant reaches a height of only five to ten centimeters and quickly forms dense green cushions. From June to August, the Coccineus cultivar is draped in striking crimson-pink flowers that smell intensely. It is a huge attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing them with a rich pasture. It is excellently suited for rock gardens, dry stone walls, troughs, or as a fragrant edging for sunny beds and walkways. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight to your chosen spot. Furthermore, the flowers and aromatic leaves of this creeping thyme are edible. They will serve excellently in the kitchen when flavoring summer dishes, preparing herbal teas, or as an edible decoration on the plate. Although it is not a typical plant for cutting into large vases due to its small height, you can add tiny fragrant sprigs to small summer bouquets or dry them, because they retain their unmistakable aroma for a long time even after drying.

The 'Albiflorus' Creeping Thyme is a beautiful, low-growing perennial that will scent your garden and create a dense green carpet. It naturally grows on sunny and dry rocky slopes or pastures, so it will appreciate full sun and poorer, well-drained soil at your home as well. It is a completely undemanding plant that even beginners can easily handle. It does not mind drought, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily copes with severe frosts. From the received seedling in a pot, a cushion-like bush growing to a height of up to ten centimeters will soon grow after transplanting to the flowerbed. During June and July, the green leaves literally hide under a flood of tiny, pure white flowers, which are typical for the 'Albiflorus' cultivar. In the garden, it is perfect for rockeries, on the edges of dry low walls, or as underplanting beneath taller plants in very dry places. It perfectly complements other drought-loving perennials and becomes an attraction for bees and butterflies. You can easily cut and dry its aromatic stems to create fragrant sachets for wardrobes or small herbal decorations.

Caborn Wine and Roses creeping thyme is a superb perennial for herb garden enthusiasts. In nature, it grows on dry, sunny slopes, so it will also thrive best for you in full sun and well-drained sandy soil. It withstands frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees, and its care is easily managed by beginners. It does not suffer from diseases or pests. It is a creeping variety with glossy oval and highly aromatic leaves, forming fragrant spreading cushions. It grows to just ten centimeters tall, making it a perfect companion for other drought-tolerant herbs or for container growing. During June and July, a profusion of pale purplish-pink flowers appears, reliably attracting bees and butterflies. The entire plant is edible, and its spicy flavor will liven up summer dishes. Because of its low stature, it is not suitable for tall vases, but you can easily dry the stems as a delicate fragrant element for dried floristry arrangements. You will receive an established seedling in a pot, ready to be transplanted directly to your chosen spot, ideally with a spacing of twenty-five centimeters.

The fragrant Silver King creeping thyme is a staple of both country and modern gardens, acting as an easy-care, highly decorative herb. In its natural habitat, it grows on dry rocky slopes and sun-drenched meadows. That is exactly why it will appreciate full sun and drier, well-drained soil in your garden too. You will receive an established seedling in a pot, ready to be planted out so you can immediately enjoy its beauty. The Silver King cultivar stands out with its bushy habit and striking silvery variegated leaves that emit an intense lemon fragrance. In summer, it produces a profusion of delicate pink flowers. These are a massive draw for bees and butterflies, bringing the space beautifully to life. Growing it is a breeze even for complete beginners; the plant is pest-resistant, disease-free, and withstands severe frosts. It fits seamlessly into mixed drought-tolerant planting schemes and is a perfect choice for herb spirals. Furthermore, its fragrant, edible leaves are excellent in the kitchen, whether used fresh in summer salads or carefully dried for homemade potpourri and teas.

Creeping thyme 'Rose' will surprise every grower with its unconventional and very pleasant rose-like scent. As a native of sunny and dry habitats, this small aromatic perennial enjoys full sun and well-drained, even drier sandy soil, where it can grow without restrictions. It is an exceptionally hardy plant that grows on rocky hillsides in the wild, and therefore it will easily handle frosts down to minus eighteen degrees in your garden. The great news is that it does not suffer from any diseases or pests. Therefore, even absolute beginners can easily manage its care, and it will quickly bring them joy with its low maintenance. You will receive an already beautifully grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to tip out and directly transplant to the prepared spot in your garden. In flower beds, creeping thyme 'Rose' acts as a perfect companion for other drought-tolerant herbs and low perennials. It is perfectly suited for gravel plantings, on the edges of dry stone walls, but it will also reliably grow in smaller containers on a terrace or balcony. It grows to an inconspicuous height of around twenty centimeters and forms dense, evergreen cushions that decorate the garden for most of the year. During the summer months, more precisely in June and July, the entire plant is covered in an amazing flood of tiny white to light pink flowers. These flowering carpets are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other beneficial pollinators at this time, who find a rich source of food on them. When planting, keep a spacing of about twenty-five centimeters. Its unique rose scent and edible leaves make it predestined for wide and creative use in the kitchen. It is excellent for preparing light summer desserts, refreshing lemonades, or warm herbal teas. In various recipes, you can use it basically anywhere you would otherwise add a drop of classic rose water. Furthermore, you can easily dry the cut sprigs with leaves and flowers to stock up for the cold winter months, because it holds its unique scent for a very long time. Besides cooking, they can also be used as a beautifully fragrant and unconventional element in small floral decorations, summer bouquets, and dry arrangements that will scent your entire home.

Creeping thyme Silver Queen will bring an unmistakable lemon scent and a touch of the sun-drenched Mediterranean to your garden. The original species grow on dry sunny slopes, so this perennial also loves full sun and well-drained sandy soil. It is an undemanding plant that does not suffer from diseases or pests, so even absolute beginners can handle growing it. You will receive a beautifully grown seedling in a pot, which just needs to be transplanted to your chosen spot, where it will easily survive frosts down to minus eighteen degrees. The Silver Queen cultivar is exceptional for its dark green leaves with a distinct white edge. During June and July, it blooms with a flood of tiny pink flowers and becomes a sought-after magnet for bees and bumblebees. It perfectly complements other drought-tolerant herbs in gravel beds, but keep a spacing of around twenty-five centimeters for proper growth. The fragrant stems are perfectly suited for small summer bouquets in a vase as well as for drying for floristic purposes. The entire plant is fully edible and will wonderfully flavor your summer lemonades or dishes.

The white-flowering creeping thyme Snowdrift will reliably scent every dry corner of your garden. Its roots are in sunny hillsides and steppes, which is why it loves places where the sun beats down all day. It only needs well-draining sandy soil, where it can easily cope with a lack of moisture and nutrients. It grows low to the ground and forms dense cushions of tiny, slightly hairy green leaves. During July and August, this cultivar is covered with a flood of delicate, snow-white flowers. These attract attention from afar and act as a reliable magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. We will deliver a mature seedling, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. It serves excellently as a hardy groundcover plant, fills gaps between stepping stones, and perfectly complements other herbs. It is fully frost-resistant, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and so its cultivation is easily managed even by a beginner. You can dry its fragrant shoots and use them for natural home fragrancing all winter long.

Sun-warmed soil and the intense scent of herbs in the air—that is exactly what thyme reliably evokes in the garden. This highly resilient creeping perennial naturally grows in dry meadows and rocky steppes, where it has adapted to harsher conditions and a lack of moisture. It is therefore excellently suited for all sunny locations with well-drained, sandy soil. The advantage of this tiny herb is its incredible hardiness and ability to survive severe winter frosts; moreover, it doesn't suffer from pests or diseases. Any beginner can handle its care. The shipment contains a grown seedling, which you simply plant in its final spot about twenty-five centimeters apart. It works perfectly as a ground cover plant that quickly fills empty spaces in rockeries or narrow gaps between stepping stones. In July and August, it blooms with a multitude of tiny flowers, to which pollinators joyfully flock. The 'Pink Chintz' variety is popular for its fresh green leaves with tiny hairs and a rich flood of pink flowers. Both flowers and leaves can be excellently dried and will retain their strong aroma all winter long.

A reliable and low-maintenance perennial that drapes empty spots in the garden in a fragrant, soft carpet—that is exactly woolly thyme. In the wild, it grows on sunny hillsides and dry grassy areas. At your home, it will appreciate full sun and well-drained, even gravelly soil. It handles summer droughts completely without issue, and after transplanting a grown seedling from a pot to a bed, it quickly forms a ground cover with a height of only two to seven centimeters. Its creeping stems easily take root and fill the space between stones. The plant's uniqueness lies in its foliage. The tiny leaves are densely covered with whitish hairs, giving the whole plant an attractive silvery-gray tinge. During the blooming period, the cushion turns into a flood of pink flowers, providing a valuable source of nectar for pollinators. It perfectly complements drought-tolerant plantings with lower grasses. While its creeping growth precludes its use in floristry and bouquets, it serves excellently as a living mulch protecting the soil from drying out.