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Botanical name
Thymus vulgaris 'Compactus'
Other names
Thyme 'Compactus', Compact thyme
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Compactus' _ 'Compactus' is a mat-forming, evergreen sub-shrub with small, oblong to oval, aromatic, dark green leaves and whorled racemes of tiny white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
COLOUR
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Cuttings may require bottom heat.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Thymus vulgaris 'Compactus' (Thyme 'Compactus') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Between paving stones, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Will not tolerate wet, waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Tends to be short-lived in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered