Wild thyme

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.

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.

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.