Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' - P11

Description
The Common thyme 'Silver Posie' (Thymus vulgaris) is a herbaceous plant with an aromatic, spicy flavour. Its white-coloured leaves are roundish. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Common thyme 'Silver Posie'.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for growing in pots * deer resistant

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The white-coloured leaves are roundish and have an aromatic, spicy flavour.

Growth
Bushy, dense, stocky.

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

Sowing
Sow in trays or seed trays from March to April. Sow outdoors in April.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from July to October - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to April - Sowing in the open field: April.

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! - Too much fertiliser damages the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, bee pasture, meat dishes, medicinal plant, with fish, veg. dishes