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thyme plants for sale nz

Are you searching for fresh thyme plants for sale NZ? You've come to the right place. Thyme is a beloved, versatile herb that's perfect for Kiwi gardens—whether you want delicious flavour for your kitchen, hardy groundcovers, or bee-friendly blooms. Discover the best selection of thyme plants suited to New Zealand’s climate right here, and enjoy an aromatic, low-maintenance addition to your herb garden.

Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet)

Thymus Ruby Carpet is a variety of Creeping Thyme that carries leaves that are scented, small, and a fresh green colour. It produces short spikes carrying fragrant, red flowers through summer, and typically grows to just 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Thymus Ruby Carpet is commonly included in herb or cottage gardens, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allowed to trail over a wall or the like.

Buy Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet)

From $19.58

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 15 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Flowering time: Summer

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured leaves and grows compactly to about 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Stromanthe Triostar makes for a wonderful office and house plant and is great for bringing colour and joy to a space.

Buy Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

From $32.33

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 50 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical

Why Grow Thyme in New Zealand?

Thyme is one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow in New Zealand. It thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests. Whether you have a sunny border, patio pots, or dry garden banks, thyme spreads beautifully, releasing fragrance with every brushing touch. Its dainty pink or purple flowers attract beneficial bees and other pollinators too.

Explore Our Range of Thyme Plants

We’re proud to offer a wide selection of thyme plants for sale NZ gardeners can count on for reliability and top flavour. From classic culinary thymes to ornamental varieties, there’s a thyme for every need.

Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme) features golden-edged foliage with a refreshing citrus scent. It’s fantastic for edible landscaping and brightening up borders.
If you love soft texture and want an unusual look, Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) forms a silvery, soft mat that’s perfect between pavers or as living mulch.
For a robust, aromatic groundcover, Thymus pulegioides (Large Wild Thyme) is a classic, known for its vigorous growth and powerful scent.
If you’re after dense, emerald-green carpets that can tolerate light foot traffic, Thymus Emerald Carpet (Thyme Emerald Carpet) is an excellent choice.
For zesty, citrus notes in the kitchen, Thymus citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) brings both beauty and flavour, with its fresh lemon fragrance and nectar-rich blooms.

Growing Tips for Thyme

Thyme prefers a spot with full sun and well-drained soil. Add a little sand or gravel when planting, and avoid overwatering—thyme doesn’t like wet feet. Trim it lightly after flowering to keep it bushy and neat. Most varieties are evergreen in NZ gardens, providing year-round interest and harvests.

Uses for Thyme in the Garden and Kitchen

Thyme is wonderful in so many ways. Culinary varieties like lemon thyme are superb with lamb, chicken, roast veggies, or in soups and stews. Ornamental thymes provide fantastic ground cover, fill gaps between pavers, and help prevent erosion on sunny slopes. Thyme’s flowers also boost pollinator numbers, supporting a healthy vegetable garden.

Shop Thyme Plants for Sale NZ Wide

Discover the convenience of ordering your thyme plants for sale NZ-wide, direct to your door or ready for nursery collection. Browse our full range of Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme), Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme), Thymus pulegioides (Large Wild Thyme), Thymus Emerald Carpet (Thyme Emerald Carpet), and Thymus citriodorus (Lemon Thyme), and grow a flavourful, beautiful New Zealand garden this season.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.