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Thymus 'Hartington Silver' (v)
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thyme 'Hartington Silver'

A mat-forming, dwarf, evergreen shrub. The highly-aromatic foliage is mid-green with a cream margin, and the flowers are very pale pink

Synonyms
Thymus serpyllum 'Albus Variegatus'
Thymus serpyllum 'Highland Cream'
see moreThymus 'Highland Cream'
Thymus serpyllum 'Variegatus'
Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus variegated
Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus silver
Thymus britannicus brittanicus variegated
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green Variegated
Summer Pink Cream Green Variegated
Autumn Cream Green Variegated
Winter Cream Green Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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

Requires very good drainage, neutral to alkaline soil and a sunny position. Very intolerant of winter wet

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
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

Pruning group 10

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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