Thymus 'Golden King' (Thyme 'Golden King')

Botanical name

Thymus 'Golden King'

Other names

Thyme 'Golden King', Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegatus', Thymus citriodorus 'Variegatus', Thymus citriodorus 'Golden King', Lemon thyme 'Golden King', Variegated lemon thyme

Genus

Thymus Thymus

Variety or Cultivar

'Golden King' _ 'Golden King' is a compact, upright, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing aromatic, oval to narrowly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves with golden-yellow margins. Oblong clusters of lavender-pink flowers with leaf-like bracts bloom in summer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (thyme).

Habit

Bushy, Spreading

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Colour

Flower

Lilac-pink in Summer

Foliage

Yellow-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 10.

Propagation

Cuttings root best with gentle bottom heat.

Propagation methods

Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Thymus 'Golden King' (Thyme 'Golden King') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m 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, Foliage only

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

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 'Golden King' (Thyme 'Golden King')

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/