Thyme 'Varigated Thyme'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'Varigated Thyme'

  • 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 Varigated Thyme is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Varigated Thyme needs a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Varigated Thyme from seed

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

Transplanting Varigated Thyme

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

Harvesting Varigated Thyme