Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' - P9

Description
The Creeping thyme 'Magic Carpet' (Thymus serpyllum) is a creeping, winter-green perennial that produces carmine-red flowers from May to July. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Creeping thyme 'Magic Carpet' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Thymus rotundifolius.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping thyme 'Magic Carpet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to May - Harvest: In the period from July to October.

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 serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' forms carmine-red flowers from May.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, ground cover, steppe garden, rose garden