{"product_id":"cimbrisor-tarator-thymus-praecox","title":"Evergreen creeping thyme - Thymus praecox ‘Albiflorus’ (White Sand Thyme)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThymus praecox\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003ecreeping thyme\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emother of thyme\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ewild thyme\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a low-growing perennial native to central, southern, and western Europe. It forms a dense carpet, 5–15 cm tall, with creeping shoots that root easily and flower abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leaves are small, round, slightly hairy, blue-green, and aromatic (thyme-scented). Small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, violet, or white appear in summer (June–September), attracting bees and butterflies. It is an excellent ground cover plant, tolerant of light foot traffic, drought, and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, creeping carpet, 5–15 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic leaves, evergreen in mild winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant summer flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought- and frost-resistant (approx. zone 5, -20…-25°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rock gardens, borders, between paving stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: full sun (at least 6 hours). It grows less vigorously and flowers less in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: very hardy. In Romania, it overwinters without problems if the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: low. Once established, water infrequently; it tolerates drought. Avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: poor, sandy, or rocky, very well-drained. Does not tolerate heavy, wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: after flowering, it can be lightly trimmed to maintain a dense shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent as ground cover, between stepping stones, in rock gardens, herb gardens, low borders, and pots. The leaves can be used in small amounts in cooking (like thyme). Attracts pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not confuse it with \u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e (classic kitchen thyme, which grows taller). \u003cem\u003eThymus praecox\u003c\/em\u003e is the creeping, more ornamental variety. It rots easily in constantly wet\/moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn aromatic creeping thyme, easy to grow, that quickly forms a green carpet with pink-violet flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant’s appearance changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc.. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":57703390150982,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Thymus_praecox_Albiflorus.webp?v=1793006459","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-lt\/products\/cimbrisor-tarator-thymus-praecox","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}