Thymus serpyllum coccineus Creeping Crimson Thyme

Design your own summer flower carpet with Thymus serpyllum coccineus Creeping Crimson Thyme! This is a naturally low-growing plant from the Mediterranean with aromatic foliage and crimson-pink flowers on short stems. When we suggest that it makes a good lawn substitute – if you dont intend to use the lawn much, or only walk on it occasionally – Creeping Crimson wiill thrive. However, like all plants, it does not tolerate regular foot traffic. This is a very useful plant for filling in between pavers as well as a ground cover.

Soil: Humus rich well-drained soil is best. Dig through some aged cow manure before planting and in poor drained soils ad some pumice, horticultural grit is fine gravel to improve the drainage.
Conditions: Full sun to filtered sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 20cm x width 50cm