Thyme 'Silver Pearl'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'Silver Pearl'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Silver Pearl is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Silver Pearl in sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Silver Pearl from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Silver Pearl 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 Silver Pearl about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Silver Pearl

As Silver Pearl is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Silver Pearl