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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 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.

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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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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns.

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

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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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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran'

Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its rich green foliage, spreading habit, and colourful seasonal flowers. Its...

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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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Sedum 'Green Blob' with lush, green foliage growing in a pot.
Sedum 'Green Blob'

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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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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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...

From$9.95
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Fraxinus 'Purple Spire'

Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple...

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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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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...

From$35.81
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Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields'

Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms...

From$515.35
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Magnolia 'Deryk'

Magnolia 'Deryk' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms appear...

From$387.55
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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 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 '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 '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 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 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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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 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 '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 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 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 '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 pseudolanuginosus

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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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There’s more to explore beyond Coprosma acerosa and Photinia 'Red Robin' — like the subtle beauty of Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard', Sophora 'Dragons Gold', and Agathis australis (New Zealand Kauri).
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