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where to buy creeping thyme

Looking for where to buy creeping thyme for your next landscaping project or fragrant garden path? Creeping thyme is a beloved groundcover in New Zealand, known for its low-growing habit, delightful fragrance, and vibrant blooms. Whether you are designing a lush lawn alternative or filling gaps between stepping stones, finding top-quality creeping thyme varieties is easy with our comprehensive selection.

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 thyme thrives in sunny well drained positions and is ideal for New Zealand gardens. It is perfect for herb gardens containers and raised beds where fresh flavour and attractive groundcover are desired.

From $16.13

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Herbs
Height: 15 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, Modern, Tropical
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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.

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
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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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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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Mazus pumilio plants with blue and white flowers.

Mazus pumilio

Mazus pumilio, commonly known as Swamp Musk, is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms thick patches of green leaves. It typically grows to only...

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Acorus albo variegata foliage variegated green and yellow.

Acorus Albo Variegata (Variegated Sweet Flag)

Acorus Albo Variegata is grown for its attractive, variegated foliage. It features narrow and slender leaves that are cream with a dark green edge...

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An immaculate Fine Fescue lawn in a modern and formal garden.

Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) growing on a stone wall with colourful foliage.

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences...

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Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and...

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Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis, commonly known as Japanese Spurge, is an herbaceous perennial commonly used as an attractive groundcover, particularly in...

From$22.88
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Vinca Elizabeth Cran

Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that...

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Liriope spicata plants with pink-blue flowers in a garden.

Liriope spicata (Creeping Lilyturf)

Liriope spicata, commonly known as Creeping Lily Turf, grows as a clump and produces arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.

Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.

Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...

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Viola odorata plants with lush green foliage and purple flowers.

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Viola odorata, commonly called Sweet Violet, is a charming perennial known for its fragrant blooms and lush green foliage. Native to Europe but...

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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...

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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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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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Rosmarinus prostrata trailing over a bank.

Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosmarinus prostratus, commonly called Prostrate Rosemary, is a hardy, low-growing shrub with aromatic green foliage and masses of blue flowers from...

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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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Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.

Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

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Lobelia angulata plant with green foliage and elegant white flowers.

Lobelia angulata (Panakenake)

Lobelia angulata is a charming NZ native groundcover admired for its small, bright green leaves and delicate white star shaped flowers that bloom...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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Cerastium tomentosum ground cover with grey foliage and elegant white flowers.

Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' plants trailing over a wall.

Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosemary 'Lockwood de Forest' is a creeping or prostrate variety of Rosemary that features petite, blue flowers through winter and spring. These are...

From$20.18
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Rubus pentalobus (Creeping Raspberry)

Commonly known as Creeping Raspberry, this is a low-growing herbaceous perennial favoured for its foliage and form. It produces masses of richly...

From$35.03
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Why Choose Creeping Thyme for Your Garden?

Creeping thyme is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial that delivers year-round interest. Its dense mat of aromatic foliage chokes out weeds, making it both ornamental and practical. With its resilient growth and pollinator-friendly flowers, creeping thyme is an ideal choice for busy gardeners and eco-friendly landscapes.

The Best Creeping Thyme Varieties Available Online

For those wondering where to buy creeping thyme with specific flower colours or growth habits, we offer a range of bestselling varieties:

How to Order Creeping Thyme Online

Wondering where to buy creeping thyme with confidence? Shopping online with us means you receive healthy, nursery-grown plants direct to your door, ready to thrive in your New Zealand garden. Browse our curated selection, including Thymus coccineus and Thymus praecox Coccineus (Red Creeping Thyme), and discover the perfect variety for your project. Each plant comes with detailed care instructions and ongoing support to ensure your thyme flourishes season after season.

Tips for Planting and Caring for Creeping Thyme

Creeping thyme is straightforward to plant and establish in well-drained soil under full sun. Space individual plants about 20-30cm apart—they’ll spread quickly to form a dense carpet. Trim lightly after flowering to keep the foliage neat and encourage a second flush of blooms.

Start Your Low-Maintenance Groundcover Project

Discover where to buy creeping thyme and enjoy free-flowing drifts of colour and scent. Browse our online shop to order Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet), Thymus lanuginosus (Woolly Thyme), Thymus praecox Albiflorus, and more. Bring effortless beauty, resilience, and pollinator appeal to your landscape with creeping thyme delivered locally throughout New Zealand.

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