Creeping Red 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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Rich reddish foliage adds subtle garden warmth
Spreads to create effective ground cover
Light pruning keeps plant healthy and neat
Suitable for borders, rockeries and herb gardens

Thyme 'Creeping Red' forms a dense, low-growing mat that brings subtle texture to garden borders and rockeries. This cultivar is known for its rich, reddish-tinged foliage that adds a warm, earthy tone to planting schemes. It produces small, delicate flowers that provide gentle seasonal interest. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover, helping to suppress weeds and stabilise soil.

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Creeping Red Thyme - Plant information

Size: Grows to a low height of around 5 cm and can spread up to 30 cm, creating a dense ground cover.

Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Suitable for rockeries, borders, and herb gardens where it can spread freely.

Feeding etc: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring if growth appears slow. Prune lightly after flowering to promote a tidy appearance.

Care: Prefers well-drained soil and benefits from occasional watering during dry spells. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid heavy fertilising to keep the plant compact and healthy.

	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.