Thymus 'Silver Queen' (v)
thyme 'Silver Queen'
A bushy, dwarf evergreen shrub to 30cm in height, with small, variegated, lemon scented dark green leaves which are edged with creamy-white. Clusters of tiny, pale mauve-pink flowers appear in the summer
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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
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Variegated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Pink | Green Variegated | ||
Autumn | Green Variegated | |||
Winter | Green Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained alkaline to neutral soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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