GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Thyme 'Silver Queen'

Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Queen' · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 10–50 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.

Powdery mildew: Ensure full sun exposure and good air circulation; prune to open up the plant structure.

Root rot: Plant in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil and avoid overwatering once established.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic slug pellets to protect young plants.

Winter dieback: Ensure excellent drainage and avoid planting in heavy clay soils without amendment.

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