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Thymus Coccineus Group (Thyme Coccineus Group)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thymus Coccineus Group
Other names
Thyme Coccineus Group, Thymus 'Coccineus', Thymus coccineus, Thymus praecox 'Coccineus', Thymus serpyllum var. coccineus, Thymus serpyllum coccineus 'Minor' , Creeping thyme, Red creeping thyme, Wild thyme, hymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’, Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus', Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
Genus
Thymus Thymus
Variety or Cultivar
Coccineus Group _ Coccineus Group are mat-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrubs with finely hairy, trailing stems bearing tiny, aromatic, linear to elliptic, mid-green leaves and dense whorls of tiny, tubular, reddish-pink flowers in summer.
Thymus Coccineus Group is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Habit
Creeping, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
No specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact habit.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Thymus Coccineus Group (Thyme Coccineus Group) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
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 well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Ideal in a rock garden or between paving stones. Dislikes waterlogged conditions. Evergreen in areas with mild winters, may be deciduous in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Thymus Coccineus Group
Other names
Thyme Coccineus Group, Thymus 'Coccineus', Thymus coccineus, Thymus praecox 'Coccineus', Thymus serpyllum var. coccineus, Thymus serpyllum coccineus 'Minor' , Creeping thyme, Red creeping thyme, Wild thyme, hymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’, Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus', Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
Genus
Thymus Thymus
Variety or Cultivar
Coccineus Group _ Coccineus Group are mat-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen subshrubs with finely hairy, trailing stems bearing tiny, aromatic, linear to elliptic, mid-green leaves and dense whorls of tiny, tubular, reddish-pink flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Habit
Creeping, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
No specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact habit.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Thymus Coccineus Group (Thyme Coccineus Group) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
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 well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Ideal in a rock garden or between paving stones. Dislikes waterlogged conditions. Evergreen in areas with mild winters, may be deciduous in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Thymus Coccineus Group (Thyme Coccineus Group)
Common pest name
tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
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.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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