French Summer is a variety of Thyme which is a member of the Thymus family. Its botanical name is Thymus vulgaris 'French Summer'. Blooms normally display as a colour very similar to Lilac. The mature flowers take a Single form. Leaves usually appear in Paris Green colour. French Summer grows as a Perennial and is a Herb. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Normally reaching to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm), French Summer grows with a forb-like growth habit.
French Summer Thyme is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.
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How to grow Thyme 'French Summer'
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Full Sun
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Growing French Summer from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing French Summer about 42 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting French Summer
Harvesting French Summer
Thyme 'French Summer' information
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Popular varieties of Thyme
- Common
- English
- German Winter
- French Summer
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- Silver posie
- Silver
- Variegated Lemon
- Thymus citriodorus
- German
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