Thymus Mix is a versatile and aromatic ground cover plant, renowned for its blend of thyme varieties that offer a range of textures and colours. This mix provides an attractive and fragrant solution for covering ground, filling gaps, or adding a splash of green to various garden settings. Ideal for sunny spots, rockeries, or container planting, Thymus Mix combines practicality with visual appeal.
Thymus Mix adds both beauty and functionality to your garden, providing an attractive ground cover with minimal care. Its aromatic foliage and adaptability make it an excellent choice for enhancing various garden settings.
Where to Position Your Thymus Mix
Thymus Mix thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is perfect for garden beds, rockeries, and as a filler between paving stones. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various soil types and conditions, including drought-prone areas once established.
Growth and Maintenance
Thymus Mix is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 10-15 cm and spreads up to 30-40 cm. It is easy to maintain, requiring only occasional trimming to prevent it from becoming too woody and to maintain a neat appearance. Regular watering during dry spells helps keep it lush and fragrant, while a yearly application of general-purpose fertiliser supports healthy growth.
Characteristics
- Variety of Textures and Colours: Features a mix of thyme varieties, offering diverse green, silver, and variegated leaves.
- Aromatic Foliage: Releases a pleasant fragrance, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden.
- Low-Growing: Ideal for ground cover, filling gaps, or edging paths.
- Hardy and Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; withstands dry conditions once established.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep with occasional trimming to maintain shape and health.
- Pot Grown (available year-round)