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Thymus vulgaris
Plant

Thymus vulgaris

Common Thyme

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
1
Studio
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (not suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A sculptural garden features tall, undulating mounds in terracotta red and ochre orange, surrounding a metal dining table and chairs, with pine trees and sparse green plants.
    360° tour available
    The Project Giving Back Garden
    James Basson
  • A naturalistic garden with a wooden bench and a botanical 'Skincare' banner, surrounded by ferns and colourful yellow, orange, and red flowers.
    360° tour available
    RHS Healer's Hollow
    Jude Yeo, Emily Grayshaw
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studio 1

Good company

Often planted with

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