Thymus coccineus (Red creeping thyme)
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Thymus coccineus
Other names: Red creeping thyme, Wild thyme, Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
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Genus: Thymus
Species: T. coccineus - T. coccineus is a creeping, woody based perennial with scented, deep-green foliage and deep pink, tubular flowers that bloom in the summer.
Thymus coccineus is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Habit: Creeping, Mat Forming
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Pests: Generally pest free.
Diseases: No specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Thymus coccineus (Red creeping thyme) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Between paving stones, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildlife, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Roots will rot if waterlogged.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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