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THYMUS 'Silver Queen'
Commonly known as Lemon-scented thyme
Dwarf lemon-scented thyme with bright silver variegated foliage & pink flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Medicinal properties
Thyme is a stimulant and a tonic used for coughs, colds and flu as well as for poor digestion -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Eurasia -
Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
25cm (10in)
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Bushy, rounded shrub. Produces flowers in irregular, oblong heads
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Herb
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
25cm (10in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Thymus - Growing Guide
