A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Tansy (Tanecetum vulgare) P. Ht. 3’. 

A naturalised plant and also an old cottage garden favourite. Aromatic fern like leaves with yellow button flowers. Once used, dried and crushed, as a flavouring spice in fruit pasties, cakes and puddings. Effective as a fly repellent.

 

Tansy, Curled (Tanecetum vulgare crispum) P. Ht. 3’.  

Similar to Tansy but with dark green, tightly fronded foliage. A border plant much admired by Gertrude Jekyll.

 

Tarragon, Four Seasons (Tagetes lucida) T.P. Ht. 2'.   

Not a true tarragon, but an excellent substitute during the winter months when genuine tarragon is dormant. Glossy green leaves and yellow flowers in the summer. Requires warm Winter protection.

 

Tarragon, French (Artemisia dracunculus) P. Ht. 2’.

The true tarragon with the strong, distinct flavour. Highly important culinary herb, especially in French cuisine. Requires a light, well drained soil. Winter protection is advisable.

 

Tarragon, Russian (Artemisia dracunculoides) P. Ht. 3’.

Not to be confused with French tarragon which cannot be raised from seed. Less flavour than the French, but hardier and easier to grow. Use with chicken, fish and for tarragon vinegar.

 

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) Bi. Ht. 5’.

Well known for it’s hooked spine seed heads which are mauve with flower in the Summer, attract flocks of goldfinches in the Autumn and look rather good when tinted with gold spray at Christmas! Still used in cloth napping as it proves more efficient than any man made tool.

  

Upright Thymes

 

Thyme, Archers Gold P. Ht. 5”.  

Forms a small, neat mound with gloriously golden foliage.

 

Thyme, Bertrum Anderson (Thymus x citriodorus) P. Ht. Low.

Forms neat mounds of gold-green foliage. Pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Camphor (Thymus camphoratus) P. Ht. 10”.

A very tender thyme which really requires winter protection. Well worth growing, however, for the wonderful camphor scent.

 

Thyme, Fragrant (Thymus fragrantissimus) aka Orange Scented Thyme) P. Ht. 6”.  

The grey-green leaves are extremely fragrant with a delicious scent of balsam and oranges. Dried sprigs may be added to pot-pourri. Pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Garden (Common Thyme) (Thymus vulgaris) P. Ht. 9”.

Low growing shrub suitable for edging. Pink flowers very attractive to bees. Plant in full sun. Well known in the kitchen. Use with meat and poultry.

 

Thyme, Golden (Thymus vulgaris aureus) P. Ht. 5”.

Plant in full sun to retain the bright golden colour. Pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Lemon Variegated (Thymus citriodorus aureus) P. Ht. 7”.

Erect, bushy thyme with golden variegated foliage. Delightful lemon scent. Plant in sunny, sheltered position. Add to chicken and stuffings.

 

Thyme, Lemon (Thymus citriodorus) P. Ht. 8”.

Fresh green foliage with a warm lemon scent. Combines well with chicken dishes. Grow in a sunny position and a light soil.

 

Thyme, Porlock P. Ht. 12”.  

Large, bushy thyme with dark foliage and an abundance of mauve flowers. Good culinary thyme.

 

Thyme, Silver (Thymus vulgaris) P. Ht. 7”.  

Scented silver-grey foliage. Grow in a sunny, well drained position.

 

Thyme, Silver Queen (Thymus x citriodorus) P. Ht. 6”.

A strong bushy thyme with lemon scented, silvery green foliage .Pale pink flowers.

 

Creeping Varieties.

 

Thyme, Annie Hall P. Ht. Low.

Bright green foliage with delicate pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Bressingham Pink P. Ht. Low.  

Rich pink flowers with grey-green leaves.

 

Thyme, Caraway (Thymus herba barona) P. Ht. Low.  

Rich, rose-purple flowers with caraway scented leaves. Good with roast meat.

 

Thyme, Carol Ann P. Ht. 2”

Boldly variegated gold and green foliage with pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Coccineus (Creeping Red) P. Ht. Low.

One of the best thymes for summer colour. Bright crimson flowers over small bronze-green leaves.

 

Thyme, Creeping Lemon P. Ht. Low.  

Vigorous thyme with large, lemon scented leaves. Pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Dillington P. Ht. Low.

Our very own thyme developed here on our nursery. Vigorous growth with extra long spikes of mauve-pink flowers. When touched, the foliage releases a unique and wonderful scent reminiscent of lavender and eau de cologne.

 

Thyme, Doone Valley P. Ht. Low.  

Very attractive green and gold variegated leaves with a lemon scent. Purple flowers.

 

Thyme, Highland cream (Also known as Hartington Silver) P. Ht. Low.  

A simply gorgeous creeping thyme with rich cream foliage. Pale pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Goldstream P. Ht. Low.

An attractive creeping thyme producing dainty sprays of foliage with a variegated golden gleam.

 

Thyme, Lilac Time P. Ht.Low.

A neat thyme with small, dense leaves and bright, lilac-coloured flowers.

 

Thyme, Minimus P. Ht. Low.  

A tiny leaved, dainty thyme which forms a small, dense mound. Pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Pink Chintz P. Ht. Low.  

One of the prettiest! Pearly foliage with starry pale pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Pink Ripple P. Ht. 4”.  

A semi-prostrate golden leaved thyme with bold pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Redstart P. Ht. Low.

This thyme is a real eye catcher! Strong growing with dark foliage which contrasts beautifully with the thick smothering of vibrant red-pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Russetings P. Ht. Low.

Vivid, mauve pink flowers.

 

Thyme, Snowdrift (Thymus serpyllum) P. Ht. Low.

A vigorous prostrate thyme with large, bright green leaves and white flowers.

 

Thyme, Tabor P. Ht. 5”.

A vigorous, creeping thyme with large, rounded leaves. Long, mauve flower spikes. Excellent ground cover.

 

Thyme, White (Thymus albus) P. Ht. Low.

Small, bright green foliage with pure white flowers.

 

Thyme, Wild Creeping (Thymus serpyllum) P. Ht. Low.

Fast growing carpeting plant for sunny paths, rockery or for an unusual flowering lawn. Upright pink flowers produced in profusion. Bee Plant. Use, as garden thyme, to flavour meat.

 

Thyme, Woolly (Thymus lanuginosus) P. Ht. Low.     

Produces a wonderful carpet of woolly grey foliage. Pale mauve flowers.