Thyme, Garden – Common Compact – Thymus compactus has all the flavour (if not more) of common thyme but with a much smaller and neater growth habit.
The bees and pollinators love the pretty pink flowers in summer.
Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. This variety is ideal for use as low edging in the herb garden. The compact habit makes this variety perfect for containers too.
A popular herb in the kitchen it adds great flavour for so many dishes. A medicinal herb too, it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
£2.50 – £5.30
This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.
Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here
| Weight | .5 kg |
|---|---|
| Height | Low |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Pinks, Mauves, Blues |
| Ideal for Bee & Butterfly | Yes |
| Medicinal | Medicinal |
| Planting Position | Full Sun |
| Herbs for Tea | No |
| Ideal for Tubs & Containers | Yes |
| Culinary Herbs | Garnish, Omelettes, Pork, Poultry, Red Meat & Game, Sauces, Oils and Vinegars, Vegetables |
| Scented | Savory Spiced |
| Herb Group | Thyme (Upright) |
| A-Z | T |
| Pot Size | 1.5 Litre potted plant, 10cm (pot width) plant |
| Width / Spread | Under 1 foot |
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sorrendipity (verified owner) –
A gorgeous plant – arrived happy, healthy and undamaged, and is exactly as described 🙂