Common Compact Thyme

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Plant Size 3 Starter Plants 6 Starter Plants 1 Established 9cm Plant 3 Established 9cm Plants

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Dense aromatic foliage enhances garden scent
Low-growing habit ideal for ground cover
Long-lasting greenery throughout the year
Perfect for borders and herb beds

Thymus 'Common Compact' creates a dense, low-growing carpet of aromatic foliage that enriches any herb garden or border. This cultivar is prized for its tightly packed leaves and subtle fragrance, making it a charming addition to culinary and sensory gardens. It forms a neat, tidy mat that can soften edges and fill gaps with its evergreen presence.

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Common Compact Thyme - Plant information

Size: Grows to approximately 10 cm in height and spreads up to 30 cm, forming a compact ground cover.

Position: Thrives best in full sun with well-drained soil. Tolerates light shade but performs optimally with ample sunlight.

Feeding etc: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth. Prune after flowering to prevent woody stems and promote fresh shoots.

Care: Water regularly during dry spells but avoid waterlogging. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain vigour and shape. Mulch in winter to protect roots in colder regions.

	Starter Plant (Plug Plant) Plug Size: 2cm by 4cm. Our most popular size. This is often the most economical way of buying plants and is a great way to get a head start on the season. Generally this size is best to be potted up before planting out.
	Jumbo Plug Plug Size: 6cm by 7cm. A fantastic alternative to a 9cm pot and saves on plastic too. The plants in this size are well established and give you a head start. This size is perfect for planting straight into containers and baskets as well as the garden.
	9cm pot Pot size: 9cm by 9-10cm. This size hold some well established plants, some of which maybe around 1 year old. We sell most of our ranges in this size and most of the plants sold in this size, are established enough to be planted straight outside.
	13cm or 1 litre pot Pot size: 12-13cm by 12-15cm Currently our largest size of plant, with the exception of our planted containers. Many of our House Plants are available in this size, as well as some special collections and varieties.