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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.

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Sedum 'Green Blob' with lush, green foliage growing in a pot.
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Sedum 'Green Blob' is grown for its bright green foliage and creeping growth habit. It forms a carpet of small and succulent, rounded foliage. These...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
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Acaena novae-zelandiae colourful foliage.
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)

Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
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Cerastium tomentosum ground cover with grey foliage and elegant white flowers.
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Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green...

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Rubus pentalobus (Creeping Raspberry)

Rubus pentalobus is a hardy, low growing groundcover known for its attractive textured foliage, small white flowers, and bright red berries. This...

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Thymus 'Ruby Carpet' (Creeping Thyme)

Thymus 'Ruby Carpet' is a stunning creeping thyme valued for its dense evergreen foliage and masses of rich ruby pink flowers. This low growing...

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Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' growing as a groundcover with red flowers.
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (Red Creeping Thyme)

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' is a popular creeping thyme valued for its dense mat of aromatic foliage and masses of vibrant crimson pink flowers. This...

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Thymus 'Doone Valley'

Thymus 'Doone Valley' is a highly ornamental creeping thyme prized for its aromatic foliage and attractive golden green colouring. The leaves develop...

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Thymus coccineus plants with pink flowers growing between paving stones.
Thymus coccineus

Thymus coccineus, also known as Red Creeping Thyme, is a hardy, low growing perennial groundcover admired for its vibrant magenta red flowers...

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Thymus 'Silver Carpet'

Thymus 'Silver Carpet' is an attractive creeping thyme valued for its dense silver grey foliage and excellent groundcover qualities. This low growing...

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Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme)

Thymus lanuginosus, commonly known as Woolly Thyme, is a unique creeping thyme valued for its soft grey green foliage that creates a dense carpet...

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Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus' as a ground cover plant with masses of red flowers.
Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus'

Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus' is a beautiful creeping thyme valued for its dense evergreen foliage and masses of vibrant crimson pink flowers. This...

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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...

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Thymus 'Anderson's Gold'

Thymus 'Anderson's Gold' is a striking creeping thyme variety admired for its bright golden foliage and aromatic qualities. This hardy groundcover...

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Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' plants with white flowers.
Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus'

Thymus praecox albiflorus (White Creeping Thyme) is a low growing evergreen herb valued for its dense mat forming habit and masses of small white...

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Crassula capitella Campfire is a succulent that features pretty flowers and striking foliage. It carries fleshy, green leaves on creeping stems that...

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Thymus pulegioides (Large Wild Thyme)

Thymus pulegioides is a hardy evergreen thyme valued for its aromatic foliage, attractive flowers, and versatility in the garden. This low growing...

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Crassula pellucida variegata

Crassula pellucida variegata, commonly known as Calico Kitten, is grown for its colourful foliage and creeping growth habit. It forms a carpet of...

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Thymus citriodorus

Thymus citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) is a fragrant evergreen herb valued for its fresh lemon scented foliage and versatile culinary uses. This low...

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Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata' plant with green and cream foliage.
Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata' (Variegated Lemon Thyme)

Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata' is a highly ornamental form of Lemon Thyme valued for its fragrant variegated foliage and versatile garden uses. The...

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Callisia repens Pink Lady plant in a pot.
Callisia repens Pink Lady

Callisia repens Pink Lady, commonly known as the Pink Lady Turtle Vine or Callisia repens Variegata, is a popular indoor plant. Creeping stems host...

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Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) growing as a topiary hedge.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green...

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Thymus nummularius plant with pink flowers.
Thymus nummularius (Pizza Thyme)

Thymus nummularius is a low growing evergreen thyme valued for its dense aromatic foliage and excellent groundcover qualities. This hardy perennial...

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Popular Creeping Thyme Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

There are many creeping thyme varieties to choose from, each offering their own distinctive flowers and foliage. Some of the most popular options include:

Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet)

Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet) is a standout for its dense mat of tiny, deep green leaves and stunning pink-mauve flowers. This evergreen perennial is perfect for planting between stepping stones or as a living mulch in sunny locations. Its neat growth habit and brilliant blooms make it one of the most sought-after creeping thyme varieties for both ornamental and practical uses.

Thymus praecox Albiflorus (White Creeping Thyme)

For gardeners who prefer a softer look, Thymus praecox Albiflorus (White Creeping Thyme) offers pure white flowers on a cushiony carpet of foliage. This variety brings brightness to garden edges, rockeries, and paths, and pairs beautifully with coloured thymes for added visual interest.

Thymus praecox Coccineus (Red Creeping Thyme)

Thymus praecox Coccineus (Red Creeping Thyme) is prized for its vibrant magenta-red flowers that appear in abundance during late spring and early summer. This fast-spreading ground cover is ideal for low-maintenance lawns, garden borders, or as a show-stopping accent in mixed perennial plantings.

Thymus serpyllum Coccineus

Another exceptional choice among creeping thyme varieties is Thymus serpyllum Coccineus, known for its compact growth and profuse reddish-purple blooms that attract bees and butterflies. Its hardiness and resilience make it especially suitable for New Zealand’s diverse climates.

Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme)

Those seeking interesting textures will love Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme). This variety features silvery, velvety leaves that create a soft, low-growing mat, making it both visually intriguing and comfortable underfoot.

Tips for Growing Creeping Thyme Varieties

All creeping thyme varieties thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, they require minimal watering and are highly resistant to drought, making them perfect for sustainable landscaping. Plant them in cracks, garden borders, pots, or between pavers to maximise both form and function. With so many creeping thyme varieties to explore, you’re sure to find the perfect match for your New Zealand garden.

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