Thymus serpyllum – Charming Groundcover for Your Garden or Patio
Looking for a plant that's low-maintenance, wonderfully fragrant, and beautiful too? Then Thymus serpyllum, also known as creeping thyme, is just what you need! This easy-going, low-growing plant spreads like a soft carpet between your paving stones, along garden paths, or in your flower beds. In summer, it rewards you with a sea of tiny purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies – a treat for both you and nature.
Why choose creeping thyme for your home garden?
- Perfect for filling gaps between paving stones or along paths
- Fragrant leaves that can also be used in the kitchen
- Drought-tolerant and very low maintenance
- A cheerful, bee-friendly plant that comes back year after year
Product Specifications
This bulk pack contains 60 young Thymus serpyllum plants, each grown in a 9cm pot with a height of 10-25cm at the time of delivery. These evergreen perennials form dense mats of aromatic foliage, reaching a mature height of just 5-10cm while spreading 30-50cm wide. Ideal for zones 4-9, these hardy plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
Planting and Care
Creeping thyme requires minimal care once established. Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure for best results. Water regularly during the establishment period, then only occasionally as mature plants are highly drought-tolerant. The aromatic leaves release their lovely scent when walked upon, making them perfect for high-traffic areas like pathways and patios. Trim after flowering to maintain compact growth.
Whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, creeping thyme fits right in. And the best part? The more sun it gets, the stronger its lovely scent!
Order now and add a touch of Mediterranean charm to your outdoor space!
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun
- Care: easy — great for beginners, drought-tolerant
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer
- Fragrance
- Foliage
- Time to maturity
- 5-10 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Chalky
- Soil pH
- Neutral to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- South, West
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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