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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.PottedThymus vulgaris ‘Compacta’
Common Name: Compact Thyme
Other Names: Dwarf Thyme
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Typically grows to a height of 10-15 centimeters with a spread of 20-30 centimeters.
Delivery Info: Your healthy Thymus vulg. Compacta plants will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.
Mature Size: Grows to a compact height and spread, making it perfect for ground cover or edging.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, providing year-round foliage and fragrance.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Low-growing, spreading habit with small, aromatic leaves.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy in most regions, including Irish climates.
Diseases: Generally resistant to most common thyme diseases.
Uses in Garden: Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, and edging. Its fragrant leaves and tiny pink to lilac flowers are a delight for both gardeners and pollinators.
Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun to partial shade.
Frost Hardy: Yes, it’s frost-hardy and can withstand Irish winters.
Fast or Slow Growing: Slow-growing, forming a dense mat over time.
Pruning Advice: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance.
Sowing Time: Plant in the spring after the last frost.
Instruction: Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Space the plants 20-30 centimeters apart. Water regularly, especially during dry spells.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this low-growing thyme.
Positioning of Plants: Choose a sunny or partially shaded location.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 20-30 centimeters apart.
Pruning: Trim back after flowering to encourage bushiness and to remove spent flowers.
Facts About Product: Thymus vulg. Compacta, or Compact Thyme, is a versatile and hardy herb that not only adds aromatic foliage to your garden but also serves as a valuable culinary herb. It’s low-maintenance and well-suited for Irish climates.
Enhance your garden with the charming and fragrant Thymus vulg. Compacta. Whether used as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or for culinary purposes, this evergreen herb is a delightful addition to any garden in Ireland. Order yours today and enjoy the beauty and flavor it brings to your outdoor space.
