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creeping thyme 'Archers Gold'
thyme 'Archers Gold' or Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'
Creating a low, creeping mound of aromatic and edible, lime green foliage, this bushy evergreen is also topped with small...
9cm pot
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Creating a low, creeping mound of aromatic and edible, lime green foliage, this bushy evergreen is also topped with small spikes of pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' makes a great addition to the herb garden, but it will also look wonderful in patio pots or windowboxes - or even spilling over the edge of a low wall.
Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' makes a great addition to the herb garden, but it will also look wonderful in patio pots or windowboxes - or even spilling over the edge of a low wall.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Thymus pulegioides Archer's Gold:
Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained neutral to alkaline soil, making it ideal for rock gardens, pathways, or as ground cover. When planting, space the plants about 20-30cm (8-12in) apart to allow them to spread unhindered. It prefers poor to moderately fertile soil, so avoid enriching the planting hole with too much compost or fertiliser.
Water regularly until the plants are established, but once settled, they become more drought-tolerant and require less irrigation. Trim back lightly after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and to encourage dense growth. If the plant becomes woody, prune more severely in early spring to rejuvenate the plant.
Ensure good air circulation around the plants to prevent fungal issues, and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.
Water regularly until the plants are established, but once settled, they become more drought-tolerant and require less irrigation. Trim back lightly after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and to encourage dense growth. If the plant becomes woody, prune more severely in early spring to rejuvenate the plant.
Ensure good air circulation around the plants to prevent fungal issues, and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.
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