GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
15–30 cm × 40 cm
Soil
well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Damping off: Use free-draining seed compost, avoid overwatering, and ensure good air circulation.

Root rot: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy mulching around the crown.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation by pruning and avoid wetting foliage when watering.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic slug pellets around new plants.

Winter dieback: Site in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid planting in heavy clay soils.

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