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  • THYMUS
    THYMUS
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    THYMUS

    Commonly known as Thyme

    Genus of about 350 species of woody-based, aromatic, evergreen perennials, shrubs and subshrubs found mainly on calcareous soils and in dry grassland throughout Eurasia.

    Well-known culinary herb.

    UK natives are Common wild thyme, T. praecox. more plentiful in the north and west and much milder than garden varieties, Large thyme, T. pulegioides, common only in south and east England, much larger and very aromatic and Wild thyme, T. serpyllum, smaller than Common thyme and found only in the Breckland of East Anglia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Eurasia
    • Evergreen
    • Alpine or rock plant
      These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Subshrub
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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    varieties

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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