German Winter is part of the Thymus genus and is a Thyme variety. Its scientific name is Thymus vulgaris 'German Winter'. 'German Winter' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar. This variety typically blooms in the following colours: Brilliant lavender. When mature, blooms are roughly 0.2 cm (that's 0.08 inches in imperial) in diameter.The mature flowers are of a Single form. The leaves of this particular variety normally show as Pakistan green colour. German Winter 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), German Winter grows with a spreading growth habit. Expect blooming to occur in mid spring.
Typically, German Winter Thyme is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.
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How to grow Thyme 'German Winter'
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Full Sun
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Medium
Growing German Winter from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing German Winter about 42 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting German Winter
Harvesting German Winter
Thyme 'German Winter' information
How long does German Winter take to grow?
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Other Names for Thyme 'German Winter'
Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme
Latest Thyme 'German Winter' Reviews
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09 Dec 2011
Morrigan's Thyme, German was
Reviewed day 238
Dormant for the Winter.
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