Thymus praecox 'Red Carpet' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY

Description
The Thyme 'Red Carpet' (Thymus praecox) is a carpet-like, evergreen perennial that produces pink flowers arranged in whorls with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. 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. 20 cm. The Thyme 'Red Carpet' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Frost hardiness
The Thyme 'Red Carpet' 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 'Red Carpet' forms pink flowers arranged in whorls from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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