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Thymus praecox Coccineus

Thymus praecox Coccineus

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Red Creeping Thyme, Coccineus Thyme, Coccineus Creeping Thyme

Thymus praecox Coccineus, commonly known as Red Creeping Thyme, features lemon scented, dark green foliage which becomes adorned with masses of fragrant, magenta red flowers during summer. It will grow to just 5 cm tall and 30 cm wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. Thymus praecox Coccineus is commonly included in the herb garden, used as a lawn substitute, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allow to trail over a wall or the like.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	5 cm
Spread:	30 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Creeping Thyme, Coccineus Thyme, Coccineus Creeping Thyme

Thymus praecox Coccineus Details

Thymus praecox Coccineus, commonly known as Red Creeping Thyme, is grown for both its foliage and flowers. The leaves on this herbaceous perennial are lemon scented, small, and dark green. They will often develop a bronze colouring during winter. The foliage is adorned with masses of fragrant, magenta red flowers during summer. These flowers transform the plant and are great for attracting butterflies and the like. It will grow to just 5 cm tall and 30 cm wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. Thymus praecox Coccineus is commonly included in the herb garden, used as a lawn substitute, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allow to trail over a wall or the like. A mass planting of this Thyme looks spectacular.