![]() After a day in the office, you get home, step into the garden for a moment to reach for the mailbox. Provided Creeping Thyme Purple Rain is in an aspect where it receives at least moderate levels of direct sun, this variety will often flower much of the year. The fragrant foliage is edible and may be used in cooking, however this variety is most commonly grown as a colourful groundcover in cottage gardens, rockeries, many different modern garden settings as well as in pots. Once established Creeping Thyme Purple Rain is relatively tough wearing, and whilst some claim it to be a turf-replacement, we feel this is taking things a little far! It is however quite a robust plant which can be planted between pavers, or around a vegetable garden where it may be stepped on from time-to-time, however we do not suggest the MCG is about to be resurfaced with this or any other flowering herb, any time soon!Ĭreeping Thyme Purple Rain is a fast growing perennial groundcover. This should be considered when comparing with inferior varieties. In contrast, the Creeping Thyme varieties selected by The Climbing Fig have been specifically selected as superior hybrid cultivars of the common species varieties (wild thyme), resulting in far more robust plants, superior canopy resilience and most importantly more intense and consistent flowering.Ĭreeping Thyme Purple Rain performs better during weather extremes and is a much more resilient garden performer due to the true-evergreen traits of this variety. Most Creeping Thyme varieties available (sold as) seeds are typically wild species, which generally produce a plant which at first is quite encouraging, however, before long, plants of the wild Creeping Thyme varieties generally get quite sparse (after the first Summer), become woody with limited regenerative tendencies and often much reduced flowering intensity. Creeping Thyme itself encompasses a collection of wild species of Thyme from the Thymus genus, a relatively dense prostrate (low-growing groundcover) with tiny pink or purple flowers that generally first emerge with the onset of Spring. Creeping Thyme is not just, creeping thyme. Native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa.First things first.Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer, although some bottom heat may be required Propagate by seed or division, in spring.Cut back as necessary to maintain plant appearance.Perfect for edging, it also adds character to rock gardens where it will beautifully sprawl over small rocks. Provides an interesting texture to pathways. Excellent ground cover or filler between stepping stones, where it releases its fragrance when trodden on.A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in moderately fertile, average to dry, alkaline to neutral, well-drained soils.tall (8 cm) and will spread over time by rooting stems to 12 in. ![]() Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. ![]() Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, it features clusters of tiny, deep pink-purplish flowers. Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf, aromatic shrub forming a low cushion of tiny, pointed, glossy blue-green leaves that turn bronze in the fall. ![]()
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