Thymus 'Doone Valley' (v)
thyme 'Doone Valley'
An aromatic, evergreen, mat-forming, dwarf shrub. The tiny leaves are dark green with yellow splashes, and the flowers, borne in rounded heads in summer, are lavender-pink opening from red buds
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 | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Variegated Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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
Requires very good drainage, neutral to alkaline soil and a sunny position. Very intolerant of winter wet
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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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