creeping thyme varieties
Creeping thyme varieties are beloved across New Zealand gardens for their versatility, low-maintenance beauty, and aromatic appeal. With their colourful blooms, delicate foliage, and ground-covering habits, creeping thymes are ideal for filling gaps in garden beds, creating fragrant pathways, or providing pollinator-friendly carpets in both sun and partial shade. Each variety brings unique colour, texture, and fragrance, making it easy to customise your outdoor space. If you’re searching for robust, drought-tolerant ground covers that also withstand foot traffic, exploring the world of creeping thyme varieties is a rewarding place to start.
Thymus 'Emerald Carpet'
Thymus 'Emerald Carpet' is a popular creeping thyme valued for its dense mat of rich green foliage and excellent groundcover qualities. This evergreen perennial creates a lush carpet effect that remains attractive throughout the year. During summer, masses of small flowers appear above the foliage and attract bees and other beneficial insects.
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Thymus coccineus
Thymus coccineus, also known as Red Creeping Thyme, is a hardy, low growing perennial groundcover admired for its vibrant magenta red flowers. Flowering profusely in summer, it creates a carpet of colour that attracts bees and pollinators.
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