thyme - orange
orange-scented thyme
Used in both sweet and savoury dishes, this lovely variety is upright and slender with small, grey leaves infused with...
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Plant description
Used in both sweet and savoury dishes, this lovely variety is upright and slender with small, grey leaves infused with a strong orange scent and hint of balsam. Light pink-white flowers smother the tips in summer and are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Dried sprigs are also perfect to add to pot-pourri.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Thymus Fragrantissimus:
After flowering cut back hard using garden shears to retain a neat compact shape. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
Please note:
This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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