Thyme 'Pink Chintz' - 3.5 inch Pots (Minimum Quantity: 25 Plants)
Note: During periods of extreme heat, we will delay shipment of Thyme 'Pink Chintz' until weather moderates. If in doubt, contact us for up-to-date info.
Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’ is a captivating culinary herb that doubles as an ornamental delight, infusing any garden space with bursts of blush-colored blooms and a subtle, herbaceous aroma. This charming thyme variety forms a dense, low-growing mat of finely textured foliage that serves as a perfect canvas for its profuse clusters of delicate pink flowers. As the sun casts a warm glow over your garden, the vibrant hues of ‘Pink Chintz’ seem to dance along the pathways and rock borders, creating an enchanting interplay of color and light.
Beyond its striking beauty, Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’ is remarkably versatile and low-maintenance, thriving in well-drained soils and basking in full sun. Its robust growth habit not only provides a natural weed-suppressing carpet but also attracts a host of pollinators, from busy bees to fluttering butterflies. Whether used as a fragrant ground cover between stepping stones or as a charming accent in a mixed herb garden, ‘Pink Chintz’ brings a touch of whimsical elegance and sensory delight that transforms everyday outdoor spaces into a living work of art.
Name(s): Thymus serpyllum Pink Chintz, Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme.
Flower Color: Pink.
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
Foliage: Evergreen, aromatic.
Height/Spread: 1 inches to 3 inches x 18 inches to 24 inches.
Climate Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Soil Condition: Well-drained, average, pH 6.5 to 8.5.
Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, rabbit resistant tolerates foot traffic, mat-forming, fragrant, edible.
Uses: Xeriscaping, massed planting, ground cover, lawn substitute, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, container gardens, borders.
Comments: Thymus serpyllum Pink Chintz is also known as Creeping Thyme and Mother of Thyme. Love that aromatic foliage and small pink flowers. 'Pink Chintz' Thyme forms a dense mat of only 1 inches to 3 inches high to 24 inches across. Thyme attracts butterflies, is drought tolerant, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, and tolerates some foot traffic. Plants in 3.5 inch pots provide faster coverage than creeping thyme plugs.
Thyme repels cabbage worm, so is a fine companion plant for broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard, horseradish, kale, and kohlrabi. Thyme is also a fine companion plant for potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and strawberries.
We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
