Thymus 'Golden King' (v)
thyme 'Golden King'
A compact, upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped, aromatic, mid-green leaves with golden yellow margins. Clusters of pink flowers appear in summer
Other common names
lemon thyme 'Golden King'lemon thyme 'Variegatus'
Synonyms
Thymus citriodorus 'Vila Nova'Thymus citriodorus 'Variegatus'
see moreThymus citriodorus misapplied 'Golden King'
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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 | Green Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Purple | Green Yellow | ||
Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. See thyme cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by division and semi-hardwood cuttings. Cuttings root best with gentle bottom heat
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
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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