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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
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height30cm (12in) -
Spread25cm (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 winterHardy 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
THYMUS x citriodorus 'Silver Queen'
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Additional Features
Medicinal propertiesThyme is a stimulant and a tonic used for coughs, colds and flu as well as for poor digestion
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originEurasia -
Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully 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
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral 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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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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