Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson'
broad-leaved thyme 'Bertram Anderson'
A compact, spreading evergreen shrublet to 10cm in height, with aromatic, bright golden-yellow, ovate leaves and terminal clusters of small, pale mauve flowers
Synonyms
Thymus 'Anderson's Gold'Thymus 'E.B. Anderson'
see moreThymus citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb. 'Bertram Anderson'
Thymus citriodorus 'Andersons Gold'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | |||
Autumn | Yellow | |||
Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Thymus are evergreen woody-based perennials, shrub or sub-shrubs with small aromatic leaves and terminal whorls of small, 2-lipped, tubular, purple, pink or white flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Can be grown in a pot in an alpine house; use a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
Propagation
Propagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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