{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sassy-thyme-thymus-vulgaris","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}