60 Pieces Creeping Thyme Purple Beauty – Thymus praecox Purple Beauty | ↕10 cm | Ø9 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the light requirements for Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’?
Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’ requires full sun for optimal growth.
How often should I water Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’?
Water sparingly, only providing extra water during prolonged dry spells, especially for potted plants.
Is Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’ toxic to pets?
No, this plant is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
What is the blooming period for Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’?
The blooming period is from May to August, featuring abundant purple to violet-pink flowers.
Can Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’ tolerate drought?
Yes, it has excellent drought tolerance but is sensitive to wet, poorly draining soil.
Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’ is a low-growing, strongly scented thyme variety that is especially valued as a ground cover. The plant forms dense carpets of small leaves and blooms profusely with purple flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, retaining walls, sunny borders, and between stepping stones.
Features and Care:
Latin name: Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’
Dutch name: Creeping Thyme ‘Purple Beauty’
Height: 10–25 cm
Width: 20–40 cm
Leaf: Small, aromatic, gray-green, and evergreen
Flowers: Abundant blooming with purple to violet-pink flowers
Blooming period: May to August
Growth habit: Low, creeping, and ground-covering; forms dense mats
Light requirement: Full sun
Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained, preferably calcareous
Humidity: Excellent drought tolerance; sensitive to wet, poorly draining soil
Pot size: Ø9 cm, suitable for group planting or between paving
Pruning: Lightly trim back after flowering to keep the plant compact. Do not prune back into old wood.
Watering: Water sparingly. Only provide extra water during prolonged dry spells, especially for potted plants.
Fertilization: Requires little fertilization. A nutrient-rich soil reduces aromatic strength.
Hardiness: Well hardy. In wet winters, drainage is important to prevent root rot.
Is Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’ toxic? No, this plant is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
Why choose Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’?
- Excellent, evergreen ground cover
- Abundant flowering and very attractive to bees and butterflies
- Perfect for dry, sunny spots
- Strongly scented and low maintenance
- Suitable for borders, rock gardens, pots, and between stepping stones
| Titel 2 | Thymus praecox Purple Beauty |
|---|---|
| Plant height | 10 |
| Pot size | 9 |
| Toxic | No |
| Botanical name | Thymus |
| Decorative pot | Without pot |
| Delivery time in days | 1 |
| ean | 8721143634922 |
| Quantity in package | 60 |
| verpakking gewicht | 200 g |