Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz' - P9

Description
The Thyme (Thymus praecox) is a carpet-like, evergreen perennial that produces purple flowers arranged in whorls with a pleasant fragrance from July to August. Its egg-shaped leaves are green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 cm. The Thyme is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Thymes are green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Thyme has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from August to September.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Thymus praecox forms purple flowers arranged in whorls from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, ground cover, steppe garden