Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' (Golden large thyme)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

Other names: Golden large thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus', Thymus 'Golden Lemon' misapplied


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Genus: Thymus

Variety or cultivar: 'Aureus' _ 'Aureus' is a bushy, low-growing, evergreen subshrub with aromatic bright yellow and green, variegated leaves and erect spikes of tiny, lavender-pink flowers in summer.

Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' is: Evergreen

Flower: Lilac-pink in Summer

Foliage: Variegated, Green, Bright-yellow in All seasons

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (lemon thyme).

Habit: Bushy, Spreading

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' (Golden large thyme) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.5m 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, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grow in most alkaline or neutral, well-drained soil in full sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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"Referred by garden designer Charlotte Rowe. Very impressed...will get out into the garden this week!"

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