Thymus praecox ‘Pink Chintz’
$9.99
Thymus serpyllum Pink Chintz forms a low evergreen mat of aromatic dark green foliage topped with flesh-pink flowers in sunny ground-cover areas and paving gaps.
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Description
Thymus serpyllum Pink Chintz forms a low, spreading evergreen mat with aromatic dark green leaves and flesh-pink flowers.
Plant it in full sun and well-drained neutral or alkaline soil to fill small ground-cover areas, rock gardens, paving gaps, or containers. Established plants tolerate drought, and trimming after flowering keeps growth compact.
Additional information
| Height | 5 cm – 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 cm – 50 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz', Thymus praecox Pink Chintz, THYMUS serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Propagation | Divide plants in spring, or take semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- to late summer; some bottom heat may be needed. |
| Pests | It is generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | It is generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Cut back after flowering to retain compact growth. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun with any aspect. |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Trim lightly after flowering to retain compact growth. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Pink Chintz Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23023711, ZTHYPRPC3.5PT |
| Usps | Flesh-pink flowers spread over a low evergreen mat., Covers sunny paving gaps and small ground-cover areas. |