Thyme Seeds
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme seeds grow into fragrant foliage and flowers.
One thing that always gets us thinking of summer is flowers on thyme. They look great and top it every time in the kitchen for us. Enjoy fragrant summer evenings and morning displays of bumblebee and butterfly visitors.
- Herbal
- Pot Fans
- Likes Sun
- Hardy Perennial
- Dwarf herbal shrub with fragrant foliage.
- Thrives in the summer heat make it low maintenance.
- Easily grown on windowsills and in containers.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
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- Dwarf herbal shrub with fragrant foliage.
- Thrives in the summer heat make it low maintenance.
- Easily grown on windowsills and in containers.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
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Plant Details
About Thyme 'Old English'
Thyme is a dwarf, bushy herbal shrub with small aromatic dark grey-green leaves, and terminal spikes of small, whorled, white or pink flowers in early summer.
In The Records
The word for Thyme derives from Thymus, coming from the Greek word for Spirit. Thyme was used as incense for its balsamic odour. It's antiseptic properties were recognised in classic times and was thought to cleanse the air of venomous creatures.
| Features | Perfect for Pots, pollinator friendly, likes direct sunlight and hardy |
|---|---|
| Locations | Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds |
| Effort Level | Looks after itself |
| Botanical Name | Thymus vulgaris |
| Other Names | Garden thyme and pot-herb thyme |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Pot Size | 25 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Pet & Baby Safe |
| Number of Seeds | 400 |
| Sowing Tips | Scatter thinly onto damp but well drained soil and cover. Place in a clear sealed container and keep in a sunny spot until germination. |