Red Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'. Creeping Thyme has long been treasured in cottage gardens, rock gardens and especially pathways where walking on the leaves releases the most satisfying herbal scent. The unusual magenta-pink flowers are a welcome sight throughout the first half of summer. In autumn, foliage turns a beautiful bronze shade. Height 4”. No.1 root.
Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to hardiness zone.
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Upon Arrival:
It is very important to plant as soon as possible after you receive them. If it is necessary to store them for a short time before planting them, open the plastic bags. If the roots appear dry, soak them for a few hours in warm water. Store in slightly moist peat moss in a cold, but not freezing location until you can plant. They can also be placed in pots of soil if planting will be delayed for more than 2 weeks. Use any peat-based potting soil and pots with drainage holes.
Soak bare-root perennials in water for a few hours before planting. Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the shoots meet the roots) an inch below the soil surface. Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. Mark the area clearly since it may be a while before the plant shows itself.
Planting:
Plant roots just below the soil surface, 8-12” apart to allow for its spreading habit.
Growing:
Prune creeping thyme ground cover in the spring to maintain a compact appearance and again after the flowers are spent if additional shaping is preferred.