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  • THYMUS 'Silver Queen'
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    THYMUS 'Silver Queen'

    Commonly known as Lemon-scented thyme

     AWARD
    Dwarf lemon-scented thyme with bright silver variegated foliage & pink flowers
     
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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
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      25cm (10in)
    • 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.
      Bushy, rounded shrub. Produces flowers in irregular, oblong heads
    • Herb
    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        25cm (10in)
       
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