Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' (Orange-scented thyme)

Botanical name

Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

Other names

Orange thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Fragrantissimus', Thymus vulgaris 'Fragrantissimus', Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange-scented thyme, Orange scented thyme

Genus

Thymus Thymus

Variety or Cultivar

'Fragrantissimus' _ 'Fragrantissimus' is a low-growing, bushy, branching, evergreen shrub with oval to lance-shaped, orange-scented, grey-green leaves and clusters of small, pale pink to white flowers in summer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (thyme).

Habit

Bushy, Spreading

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Colour

Flower

Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

General care

Propagation methods

Basal cuttings, Division, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' (Orange-scented thyme) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m 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

Cultivation

Grow in moist, alkaline to neutral, free-draining soil in full sun.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' (Orange-scented thyme)

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.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/