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pink creeping thyme

Pink creeping thyme is a stunning and versatile ground cover that adds a burst of cheerful colour to any garden. Renowned for its low-growing, mat-forming habit, pink creeping thyme creates a soft carpet of tiny aromatic leaves topped with masses of delicate pink flowers in late spring and early summer. This hardy perennial is not only visually appealing but also practical, thriving in poor soils, hot spots, and even along garden paths where it can be gently tread upon, releasing a pleasant herbal fragrance.

Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' with fantastic yellow foliage growing over a wall.

Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' (Citrus Thyme)

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Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' is a beautiful golden leaved form of Lemon Thyme valued for its fragrant foliage, culinary uses, and ornamental appeal. The bright golden green leaves release a refreshing lemon scent when touched and provide year round colour in the garden. Small flowers appear during summer and attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Herbs
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Thymus pseudolanuginosus plant with small green leaves adorned with small pink flowers.

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Thymus pseudolanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) is a charming low growing groundcover admired for its soft grey green foliage and delicate summer flowers. This hardy evergreen herb forms a dense mat that thrives in sunny well drained positions.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 8 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose Pink Creeping Thyme for Your Garden

Gardeners across New Zealand love pink creeping thyme for its resilience and beauty. It's a brilliant option for filling gaps between paving stones or trailing over the edges of stone walls. Pink creeping thyme is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, requiring little maintenance other than occasional trimming. Its dense, evergreen foliage keeps weeds at bay while providing visual interest throughout the year.

The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Pink creeping thyme’s compact form makes it ideal for small cottage gardens, rockeries, and container displays. For those keen on cohesive planting schemes, pink creeping thyme pairs beautifully with other perennials, herbs, and compact shrubs.

Pairing and Planting Combinations

If you’re looking for ways to enhance your garden design, try pairing pink creeping thyme with related varieties like Thymus 'Bressingham Pink' or Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet), both offering unique shades and textures within the thyme family. For a fragrant twist, consider Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme), which adds a citrusy scent and gold-margined leaves to your thyme border.

Pink creeping thyme also contrasts beautifully with the lush green foliage of Callisia repens or the delightful blossoms of Deutzia Compact Pink (Compact Pink Deutzia). Whether planted as a standalone feature or woven through a tapestry of ground covers and perennials, pink creeping thyme brings softness and a hint of romance to any landscape.

Care and Growing Tips

Pink creeping thyme thrives best in well-drained soil and a sunny spot. It copes well with dry conditions and poor soils, though a little compost added at planting time can give young plants a quick boost. Space plants about 20 to 30 centimetres apart to allow them to spread and create the signature thyme carpet effect.

After flowering, a light trim will encourage denser growth and help maintain a neat appearance. Pink creeping thyme rarely suffers from pests or diseases, making it a low-care option for busy gardeners or those establishing low-water, eco-friendly landscapes.

Get Started with Pink Creeping Thyme

Searching for easy-care colour that lasts? Pink creeping thyme delivers on beauty, functionality, and pollinator appeal. Discover more about incorporating pink creeping thyme into your outdoor living space, and explore our selection of related perennial and herb favourites such as Thymus 'Bressingham Pink', Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet), and Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme). Bring a carpet of pink charm to your garden this season.


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