Thymus × faustinoi
A compact, bushy, dwarf, evergreen shrub to 30cm with highly aromatic, dark grey-green leaves and terminal clusters of tiny, pale pink flowers in summer. The plant shown has been trained as a dwarf standard
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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 Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division or plant rooted basal stem cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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