Creeping thyme 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping thyme 'Purple Beauty'
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’
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- Creeping ground cover for rock gardens and wall gardens.
- Purple flowers that bring color to spring and summer.
- Bees and butterflies are attracted.
- Hardy and perennial - years of enjoyment.
- Low maintenance and highly drought-tolerant.
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’ Purple Beauty Thyme, a charming creeping thyme cultivar with vibrant purple blooms and a compact, low-growing habit. Its fragrant foliage fills the air with a lively herbal scent, perfect for ground cover in sunny spots.
This hardy herb brings a classic wild thyme character in a neat, spreading form, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. The perennial nature ensures year after year of fresh, aromatic growth to enjoy.
A versatile addition to any herb garden, it creates a natural carpet that stays lush underfoot while offering a subtle, peppery flavor to culinary experiments and fresh teas. Low maintenance and adaptable.
Care
Thymus praecox 'Purple Beauty' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; water sparingly once established and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Watering
Water deeply only when the top 2-3 cm dry; in hot summers, water weekly but ensure good drainage and avoid soggy soil.
Maintenance
Prune after flowering to maintain a neat mat, remove spent blooms, and divide every few years to keep vigor.
Location
Use as ground cover in sunny borders or containers; tolerates rocky, poor soil and provides a compact, fragrant carpet.
Tips
Mulch lightly for moisture retention, pair with lavender or sedum, and harvest for culinary use to enjoy the fragrance.
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’ Creeping thyme is a decorative, richly flowering addition for borders and rock gardens. Its compact growth habit and the purple flowering display provide color from spring to summer.
The fine, fragrant leaves and numerous flowers attract butterflies and bees, ideal for naturalistic planting.
Use as a ground cover or accent element; a real eye-catcher in diverse garden combinations.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Fragrant. |
| Flower color | Red, Purple |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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