Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'
broad-leaved thyme 'Archer's Gold'
A bushy, evergreen subshrub, to 20cm in height, with small, lime-green, lemon-scented leaves and erect spikes of tiny, pale lilac flowers in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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