{"title":"Thyme","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme is a small, woody, aromatic herb from the dry hills of the Mediterranean. Upright culinary thyme and lemon thyme are for the kitchen. Creeping thymes form a fragrant mat a few centimetres high between pavers and over rockery edges. All want full sun, sharp drainage and lean soil, and all dislike wet, humid summers. Choose by use: cooking, groundcover, or a little of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose thyme plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sassy-thyme-thymus-vulgaris\"\u003eSassy Thyme\u003c\/a\u003e is a selection of Thymus vulgaris, the common garden thyme used in cooking, which grows as a small upright bush. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-thyme-thymus-citriodorus\"\u003eLemon Thyme\u003c\/a\u003e has lemon scented leaves that suit fish, chicken and herb teas, and makes a low spreading mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor groundcover, choose a creeping thyme. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thyme-magic-carpet-thymus-serpyllum\"\u003eThyme Magic Carpet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/albus-creeping-thyme-thymus-serpyllum-albus\"\u003eAlbus Creeping Thyme\u003c\/a\u003e, which has white flowers, are both forms of Thymus serpyllum. They grow as flat mats that root as they spread, flower in late spring and summer, and draw bees. Creeping thyme takes light foot traffic, so it suits the gaps around stepping stones and the edges of paths. It is not a lawn substitute for heavy use. The leaves are edible but milder than culinary thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere thyme grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThyme is at home in Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate climates, and in dry inland gardens given some water in summer. It is frost hardy. It struggles in humid, wet summers, when the dense growth holds moisture and rots. In the subtropics grow it in pots or raised beds of gritty mix, in full sun, and under the shelter of eaves during long wet spells. In the tropics treat it as a dry season herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in the same conditions as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosemary\"\u003erosemary\u003c\/a\u003e, belongs with the other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e near the kitchen door, and the creeping forms fit among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in lean, free draining soil. Do not add manure or rich compost, which makes thyme soft, short lived and less aromatic. Thyme prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil, so add a little lime where the soil is acid. In clay, raise the bed or use a pot. Space creeping thymes 20 to 30 centimetres apart and they will knit together over a season or two. Space culinary thymes about 30 centimetres apart. Between pavers, fill the gaps with a sandy mix before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly until the plants are established, then sparingly. Thyme in the ground rarely needs feeding. Potted plants appreciate a light feed in spring. Trim by about a third after flowering to keep the plants dense, but do not cut into bare wood, which seldom reshoots. Pick culinary thyme often, taking the soft tips, because regular harvest keeps the bush compact. Plants turn woody and thin after three or four years. Replace them, or peg down a few stems to root and start again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on creeping thyme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, lightly. It handles occasional steps around pavers and releases its scent when trodden on, but it will not stand daily heavy traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat creeping thyme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are edible, though the flavour is milder than common thyme or lemon thyme, which are the better choices for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my thyme die back in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity and wet soil are the usual causes. Give it sharper drainage, more sun and air movement, and water in the morning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest thyme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePick at any time of year. The flavour is strongest just before the plant flowers, in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thyme-magic-carpet-thymus-serpyllum","title":"Thyme Magic Carpet - Thymus serpyllum","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagic Carpet Thyme (\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magic Carpet') is a creeping thyme that hugs the ground at about 10cm high and spreads to around 60cm, releasing its scent with every step. It takes light foot traffic, which makes it the classic choice for planting between pavers and stepping stones, and in the warmer months the mat disappears under small pink flowers that bees and butterflies work all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA groundcover you can walk on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light foot traffic is fine, so it turns paths, paver joints and stepping stone gaps into living, fragrant seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage releases a clean thyme fragrance when brushed or trodden, and the leaves are edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers for the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The massed display feeds bees and butterflies for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and happy in poor, dry soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and stepping stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck plants into the gaps and let the mat knit across the joints. This is the use it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and lawn alternatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense fragrant carpet over open beds and verges that only see feet occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and wall tops.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drapes over rock edges and retaining walls, binding the surface and softening hard lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a spiller at the front of a bed or over a container edge, where the scent sits at hand height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magic Carpet Thyme in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates and shrugs off frost. In the humid subtropics the mat tends to thin and rot through wet summers, so treat it as a cool season plant there or choose a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only rule. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils are genuinely fine; rich, damp ground grows a soft mat that dies out in patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water in the first few weeks while it roots down, then only in extended dry heat. Skip the fertiliser; lean conditions keep the growth tight and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after flowering to remove spent heads and keep the carpet dense. That is the whole maintenance calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magic Carpet Thyme two ways: a 330mm plant tile, an established mat that can be laid whole or cut into sections for instant cover, and 140mm pots in packs of 10, which plant roughly a square metre at 30cm spacing. Both travel well and establish quickly in warm weather, with runners knitting outward within weeks. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003etop plants for ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more instant coverage in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-tiles\"\u003eplant tiles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you really walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in moderation. It handles the light, regular traffic of a garden path or paver joints and springs back readily. It is not a play lawn, so route daily thoroughfares and ball games elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as cooking thyme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a true thyme and the leaves are edible, though milder and finer than the common culinary species. Most gardeners grow it for fragrance and flowers and keep a bush thyme for the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30cm apart for a dense carpet, which a pack of 10 covers about a square metre of. At that spacing plants knit together within a season in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my thyme thin out over summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity and damp soil are the usual causes, especially in subtropical wet seasons. Improve drainage, thin overhanging plants to restore sun, and shear after flowering to thicken the mat again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100417737023,"sku":"THY-SER-100MM-P10","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140057321791,"sku":"THY-SER-140MM-P10","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":51623220740415,"sku":"THY-SER-330MMTILE","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thyme-Magic-Carpet-Thymus-serpyllum.png?v=1794662005"},{"product_id":"lemon-thyme-thymus-citriodorus","title":"Lemon Thyme - Thymus citriodorus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Thyme (\u003cem\u003eThymus citriodorus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low spreading herb that works as hard in the garden bed as it does in the kitchen. It sits at about 25cm tall and spreads to 40cm across, forming a dense aromatic mat that releases a clear lemon and thyme scent when you brush past. It is edible, pet friendly, drought tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick it and cook with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves carry a genuine lemon note that suits chicken, fish and roast vegetables, and the plant regrows quickly after cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a path edge or between pavers it releases its fragrance when brushed or lightly stepped on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thyme is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is safe for a garden where animals wander through the beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, frost hardy and happy in poor gravelly soil. The one thing it will not forgive is a wet bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers for the bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e In late spring the mat carries pink to purple flowers that bees work over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and path edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous mat. The plants close over in one season, which keeps weeds down and softens an edge of gravel or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat are what it wants, so a rockery or a sunny retaining wall pocket suits it better than a rich bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 200mm or wider holds one plant, and it spills over the rim of a wider bowl. Keep it near the kitchen door so it gets used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lemon thyme in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, or the growth goes soft and the flavour thins. It is at home in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be honest about humidity: in a subtropical or tropical garden thyme often rots through a wet summer, so use a pot on a sunny covered verandah instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils grow the best thyme. On clay, plant into a raised bed and add coarse sand. Use a gravel mulch rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in prolonged dry weather. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, since overfeeding gives lush leaves with weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the plant back by a third after flowering to keep it dense. Thyme goes woody at the base after three or four years, so replace plants on that cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon thyme is grown as tube stock. A tube is a small rooted plant, typically 8cm to 15cm across, and for a low herb the small size is no disadvantage: it fills its 40cm space within a season in warm weather. Order enough for the run you want, since 30cm spacing means three plants per metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbs travel well and arrive compact. Water on arrival, keep the plants in bright light for a few days, then plant into free draining soil. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003eHow to prepare soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about three plants per metre of row. For a solid mat, allow eleven per square metre and expect them to close over within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, occasional foot traffic is fine and releases the scent, which is why it suits gaps between pavers. It will not take daily use, so keep it beside the path rather than on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Thyme is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sensible choice for a herb bed a pet has access to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647881576767,"sku":"THY-CIT-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Thyme-Thymus-citriodorus.png?v=1794663153"},{"product_id":"albus-creeping-thyme-thymus-serpyllum-albus","title":"Albus Creeping Thyme - Thymus serpyllum 'Albus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbus Creeping Thyme (\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albus') is a very hardy, evergreen groundcover that stays 5cm to 15cm high and spreads 30cm to 60cm wide. Its small rounded leaves are aromatic, and in summer a scattering of tiny white flowers covers the plant and draws bees. It is more an ornamental mat for rockeries, paths and low traffic lawn areas than a cooking herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dense, springy mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads into a low cushion that fills gaps between pavers and stepping stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the leaves and they release the scent of thyme, which makes it a favourite for sensory gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that feed pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white summer flowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and frost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles dry spells, heat, poor soil and cold winters with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e In low traffic areas it makes a fragrant carpet that never needs mowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sunny beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart so the mats meet within a season. It drapes happily over rocks and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants into the gaps and let them knit together, taking only occasional footsteps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb and sensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with lavender and other sun lovers where the scent is part of the pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawn alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where foot traffic is light, and keep the soil sharply drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Albus Creeping Thyme in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny position is essential for dense growth. It thrives in Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate and dry inland gardens. In humid subtropical areas it dislikes warm, muggy summers, so give it very sharp drainage or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil, neutral to alkaline. Poor, gravelly or sandy ground suits it well, and a gravel mulch keeps the foliage clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks until the plant establishes. Once settled, it tolerates drought and frost and needs very little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it over after flowering to keep it fresh and to prevent bare patches from developing in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Albus Creeping Thyme as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to cover a large area, and a small plant spreads to a mat within a season or two. Plants travel well and settle within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse all groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for between pavers and steppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a lawn alternative in low traffic areas, yes. It forms a dense, springy mat, but it will not stand up to heavy use like a hard-wearing turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a culinary thyme?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown mainly for its aromatic foliage and flowers rather than for cooking. Treat it as an ornamental groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches 30cm to 60cm wide. Planted 30cm apart, the mats usually meet within a season or two of good growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789642531135,"sku":"THY-SER-ALBUS-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/albus-creeping-thyme-thymus-serpyllum-albus.jpg?v=1792192683"},{"product_id":"sassy-thyme-thymus-vulgaris","title":"Sassy™ Thyme - Thymus vulgaris 'WT03'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSassy Thyme (\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'WT03') is a tough, low growing thyme bred by Ozbreed to cook with and to look at. It forms a spreading mat 10cm to 15cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide, with delicate flowers in summer and foliage that turns purple to red over winter. The aroma is rich and earthy, and the flavour is a super strong, peppery thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks good enough for a border and is one of the more useful plants in a kitchen garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage often turns purple to red over winter, which gives the garden contrast in the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper strong flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A robust, spicy, peppery thyme with a stronger scent than most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small flowers appear in summer and feed bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough perennial.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lasts for years once it is settled, and can be planted at almost any time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart along a sunny path edge or among stones. The mats knit together and spill over the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in full sun to light shade, in well drained soil, where you can reach it with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low habit suits a shallow pot or trough, with a free draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed warns that it is too strong for salads. In cooked dishes the robust, spicy, peppery flavours come through, adding rich and powerful thyme to your cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sassy Thyme in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It can be planted year round, though spring, summer and early autumn are best. Thyme is hardy in frost and suits temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In humid summers, drainage and airflow matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs well drained soil. A gritty mix, a raised bed or a pot suits it, and wet winter roots are the main way thyme is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required, letting the soil dry out between waterings, and avoid over watering, particularly in winter. In spring and autumn, if required, apply a slow release fertiliser or work compost into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick sprigs as you need them. After flowering, trim lightly over the whole mat to keep it dense, and never cut into bare woody stems, which rarely reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Sassy Thyme in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in salads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed says it is too strong for salads. Use it in cooked dishes, where its peppery flavour comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage often turns purple to red over winter, which is normal for this selection, and it greens up again as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. It reaches 30cm to 40cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789650657599,"sku":"THY-VUL-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sassy-thyme-thymus-vulgaris.jpg?v=1792193293"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/sassy-thyme-thymus-vulgaris.jpg?v=1794696468","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/thyme.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}