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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.1m
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Thymus x citriodorus 'Doone Valley'
Other names: Doone valley thyme
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Genus: Thymus
Variety or cultivar: 'Doone Valley' _ 'Doone Valley' is a mat-forming perennial, with golden variegated foliage scented of lemon, and pale-lilac flowers.
Thymus x citriodorus 'Doone Valley' is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage: Variegated, Green, Gold in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Habit: Bushy, Spreading
Thymus x citriodorus 'Doone Valley' (Doone valley thyme) will reach a height of 0.1m 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 moist, alkaline or neutral, free-draining soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Terry Cunnane Great Yarmouth
I've planted Thymus Doone Valley in a bed near the path. Will it spread into the paving block joints itself or do I need to plant bits actually in the joints? I'm a complete beginner!
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- Posted: Tue. 19th April 2011 21:06
- Last reply: Wed. 20th April 2011 23:44
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