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If you’re searching for thyme plants for sale in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Thyme is a versatile, aromatic herb loved by gardeners and cooks alike for its resilience and flavour. Whether you’re creating a culinary herb garden, adding interest to a rockery, or looking for drought-tolerant ground cover, thyme offers beauty and practicality for any outdoor space. With a wide range of varieties available, finding the ideal thyme plant for your needs is easy and rewarding.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Mozart' shrubs in a border garden covered in blue flowers.

Rosmarinus 'Mozart'

Rosmarinus 'Mozart' is a highly aromatic rosemary variety admired for its compact growth habit and striking blue mauve flowers that appear throughout much of the year in New Zealand gardens. Its fine textured foliage releases strong culinary fragrance when touched, making it popular for cooking, edging and Mediterranean landscapes.

From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 95 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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.

From $16.95

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
Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' with fantastic yellow foliage growing over a wall.
Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' (Citrus Thyme)

Thymus citriodorus 'Aurea' is a beautiful golden leaved form of Lemon Thyme valued for its fragrant foliage, culinary uses, and ornamental appeal...

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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 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 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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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 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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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 vulgaris plant with masses of pink flowers in a rock garden.
Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris (Garden Thyme) is a classic evergreen herb valued for its aromatic leaves and wide culinary use. Well suited to New Zealand gardens...

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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 'Pizza' plants with small, green foliage.
Thymus 'Pizza'

Thymus 'Pizza' (Pizza Thyme) is a fragrant evergreen herb valued for its rich aromatic leaves that are perfect for cooking. This compact spreading...

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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 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 '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 'Bressingham Pink'

Thymus 'Bressingham Pink' is a beautiful low growing evergreen thyme admired for its soft green foliage and masses of bright pink flowers in summer...

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Thymus 'Anderson's Gold' plants with yellow-green foliage for sale.
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 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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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 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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Rosemary 'Santa Barbara' purple-pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara'

Rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara' is a compact trailing rosemary loved for its cascading growth habit and masses of soft blue flowers that bloom over an...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'September Blue' plant with green foliage and blue flowers.
Rosmarinus 'September Blue'

Rosmarinus 'September Blue' is a beautiful rosemary variety valued for its soft blue flowers that bloom most heavily from late winter into spring in...

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Rosemary officinalis 'Irene' trailling over a wall and featuring dark green foliage with elegant pink flowers.
Rosmarinus 'Irene'

Rosmarinus 'Irene' is a graceful trailing rosemary variety noted for its cascading habit and masses of soft blue flowers that appear through much of...

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Origanum 'Country Cream' (Oregano)

Origanum 'Country Cream' is a beautiful ornamental oregano variety admired for its creamy variegated foliage and aromatic leaves. This compact...

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Origanum 'Kent Beauty' (Oregano)

Origanum 'Kent Beauty' is a stunning ornamental oregano variety admired for its cascading bracts in shades of pink, green, and cream that create a...

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Lavender 'Laveanna White' purple and white flowers above dark green foliage.
Lavender 'Laveanna White'

Lavender 'Laveanna White' is a charming compact lavender variety known for its elegant white flowers and soothing fragrance. This hardy and...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba' shrub with fresh-green foliage adorned with small, white flowers.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba' (White Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba' is an elegant white flowering rosemary admired for its pure blooms and strongly aromatic evergreen foliage. It offers...

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Rosmarinus 'Mozart'

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Why Choose Thyme Plants for Your Garden?

Thyme plants are celebrated for their low-maintenance nature and adaptability, making them perfect for New Zealand gardens. They thrive in poor soils, attract pollinators, and deter common pests with their aromatic leaves. If you want long-lasting herbs for cooking and ornamental ground cover that’s as tough as it is beautiful, thyme is an excellent choice. From ground-hugging varieties to upright types, there’s a thyme to suit every spot in your landscape.

Explore Our Varieties of Thyme Plants for Sale

Our selection of thyme plants for sale includes options suited to both culinary use and ornamental landscaping:

How to Grow and Use Thyme

Thyme thrives in sunny, free-draining sites and tolerates drought once established. It’s well suited to containers, raised beds, borders, and even gravel gardens. Water new plants until established and prune lightly after flowering to keep plants compact. Thyme leaves are a kitchen staple, perfect for flavouring roasts, infusing oils, or brightening up salads and tea blends.

Order Thyme Plants for Sale Online

Browse our range of thyme plants for sale to find varieties that will thrive in your garden and add lasting value to your outdoor space. Each plant is grown in New Zealand and selected for local conditions, ensuring strong and healthy growth in your home garden. Start your thyme collection today and enjoy year-round greenery, fragrance, and flavour with these hardy, attractive herbs.

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