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THYMUS x citriodorus 'Silver Queen'
Commonly known as Lemon-scented thyme
Dwarf lemon-scented thyme with bright silver variegated foliage & pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 30cm (12in) -
Spread - 25cm (10in)
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Dwarf shrub - Typically 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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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 -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Thymus - Growing Guide
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30cm (12in)
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25cm (10in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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