Thymus camphoratus
camphor thyme
A mound-forming, bushy, evergreen shrub native to Southern Portugal with aromatic, camphor scented, ovate, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pale mauve flowers in late spring and early summer. Excellent for container growing
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Thymus are evergreen woody-based perennials, shrub or sub-shrubs with small aromatic leaves and terminal whorls of small, 2-lipped, tubular, purple, pink or white flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Portugal
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. Best grown in a container in colder climates so it can be moved into a frost free glasshouse to overwinter. See thyme cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by division or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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