Thymus 'Hartington Silver' (v)
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 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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 ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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