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Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson'
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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 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow
Summer Yellow
Autumn Yellow
Winter Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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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