Thymus citriodorus
Lemon thyme
Thymus Thymus
T. citriodorus - T. citriodorus is a compact, bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, narrowly lance- or diamond-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in summer, clusters of small, lavender-pink flowers with leaf-like bracts.
Thymus citriodorus is: Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic with a lemon tang
Rounded, Bushy
Pink in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cuttings root best with gentle bottom heat.
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Thymus citriodorus (Lemon thyme) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
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
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions. Suitable for use as a culinary herb, particularly with meat dishes.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Thymus citriodorus
Lemon thyme
Thymus Thymus
T. citriodorus - T. citriodorus is a compact, bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, narrowly lance- or diamond-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in summer, clusters of small, lavender-pink flowers with leaf-like bracts.
Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic with a lemon tang
Rounded, Bushy
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Pink in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cuttings root best with gentle bottom heat.
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Thymus citriodorus (Lemon thyme) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
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
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions. Suitable for use as a culinary herb, particularly with meat dishes.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Thymus citriodorus (Lemon thyme)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
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Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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