Description
Botanical Name
Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’
History & Uses
Thyme ‘Pink Chintz’ is a compact, low-growing variety of creeping thyme, originally native to Europe and cultivated for both ornamental and aromatic purposes. Known for its soft, woolly foliage and early blooming habit, it forms a dense mat ideal for ground cover, path edges, and rock gardens. Though not typically used in cooking, its leaves have a pleasant herbal scent, and its early-spring pink blooms are a magnet for pollinators.
Key Benefits
- Early blooming with soft pink flowers
- Excellent ground cover for sunny, dry areas
- Highly drought-tolerant and low maintenance
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 5–10 cm
- Type: Hardy perennial
- Aspect: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil
- Flower Colour: Soft salmon-pink
- Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
Summary
Thyme ‘Pink Chintz’ is a charming and hardy ground cover variety with delicate pink flowers and aromatic foliage. Perfect for sunny borders, pathways, and rock gardens, it adds texture and pollinator appeal with minimal effort.
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