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Thyme 'German Winter'   

Thymus vulgaris

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'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that German Winter is thought of as hardy, so German Winter will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. German Winter requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing German Winter from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between German Winter seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing German Winter about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting German Winter

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as German Winter is a hardy plant.

Harvesting German Winter

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How long does German Winter take to grow?

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Other Names for Thyme 'German Winter'

Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme

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