Wild thyme

Wild thyme, better known by its Latin name Thymus serpyllum, is a tiny aromatic perennial that intrinsically belongs to sunny summer days. Its original homeland is the dry, sandy, and sunny hillsides and rocky steppes across Europe. Therefore, it will thrive best in full sun in well-draining and rather poor soil. From the supplied seedling in a pot, a low and dense cushion will grow very quickly in your garden, reaching a height of barely five centimeters. It is an extremely resilient plant, effortlessly handling harsh frosts and not suffering from diseases or pests. The Albus cultivar stands out with tiny, pure white flowers that appear during July and August. These flowers, combined with tiny dark green leaves, create a beautiful compact carpet. Its delicate appearance makes it an ideal choice for planting between stepping stones, in paving joints, or on green roofs. In addition, it emits a typical spicy scent that reliably attracts bees. Given its height, it is not suitable for cutting into a vase, but you can dry the flowering stems.

Early thyme 'Red Carpet' is a perfectly fragrant groundcover perennial that should not be missing in any sunny garden. Its original homeland is dry rocky hillsides and steppe meadows across Europe, making it extremely hardy and undemanding to care for. It thrives best in full sun in poorer and well-drained soil. It grows to a height of just five centimeters and creates a dense green carpet, which during June and July is covered with a flood of tiny pink to purple flowers. These are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. You will receive an established seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the garden. It is perfect for rockeries, dry walls, or around stepping stones, where it releases its typical spicy scent with every touch. Even though it is not suitable for cutting into a vase due to its low growth, you can easily dry its flowering stems and use them in fragrant sachets or small floristic decorations. The 'Red Carpet' variety stands out precisely for its rich flower coloration and dense growth. In addition, it does not suffer from pests or diseases and can handle frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees without any problems, so even a complete beginner can easily handle growing it.

Fragrant thyme 'Aureus' is a great choice for anyone looking for a resilient yet very attractive plant. Originally, it grows on sun-drenched, dry, rocky slopes, so it will welcome similar conditions in your garden as well. It thrives best in full sun in well-drained, rather sandy soil, where it forms dense, low-lying cushions. From us, you will receive a strong, healthy seedling in a pot, ready for immediate transplanting into the garden. This specific cultivar will captivate you primarily with its leaves, which have a striking yellow-green hue and release a fresh lemon aroma with every touch. At the beginning of summer, the plant is additionally adorned with pink flowers. These are a literal magnet for pollinators, so your garden will soon come alive with a contented buzzing. Thanks to its growth of up to fifteen centimeters, this herb is ideal for rockeries, the edges of dry beds, or for growing in containers on a sunny balcony. It is a short-lived perennial that resists frost excellently, does not suffer from diseases, and does not require complex care. You can snip its edible leaves anytime during the summer for fresh use in the kitchen, or simply dry them for the winter.

Prostrate creeping thyme is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a hardy and visually interesting ground-cover herb. Originally from sunny and dry hillsides, it handles summer heat perfectly and requires minimal care. It thrives best in full sun in light, well-drained sandy soil. From the established seedling in a pot you receive, a healthy green subshrub that hugs the ground will quickly grow after transplanting. For mass planting, we recommend a spacing of about twenty-five centimeters. This creeping cultivar with glossy oval leaves forms beautiful fragrant carpets just ten centimeters high. During June and July, the plant lights up with a profusion of tiny pink flowers. These are not only a feast for the eyes but also a rich food source for bees and other pollinators. Creeping thyme is perfect for the edges of dry stone walls, gravel gardens, or as ground cover beneath taller drought-tolerant herbs. It also stands out when grown in containers. It is a fully frost-hardy perennial down to minus twenty-three degrees, so you do not need to worry about any pests or diseases. Additionally, its edible leaves release a distinct fragrance when rubbed between your fingers, and retain a great aroma for homemade tea blends after drying.

The broad-leaved thyme cultivar 'Archer's Gold' is a tiny herb that will scent your sunny garden with a distinct lemon aroma. You can find its original species on dry and sunny hillsides, which is why it will do best in your garden in full sun in well-drained, rather poor, and sandy soil. Customers will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the flower bed, onto a rockery, or into a growing container. This short-lived perennial reaches a height of only around fifteen to twenty centimeters and forms low cushions. From June to July, it is covered in a flood of tiny purple flowers, which create a gorgeous contrast with the light green to lime-colored leaves. The flowers act as an irresistible attraction for bees and butterflies, so you will soon hear cheerful buzzing in the flower bed. Even beginners will easily manage its cultivation, because the plant does not suffer from diseases or pests and effortlessly tolerates frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. The leaves and flowers are additionally edible, so you can use them both fresh and dried in the kitchen to flavor summer dishes or to prepare a refreshing tea. In dried arrangements and small bouquets, the dried stems will serve as fragrant filler material.