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Pink Chintz Thyme
Thymus 'Pink Chintz'
Pronunciation: Ty-muss
SKU #05124
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Tight, compact habit, reaches just 1 in. tall, quickly spreading 18 in. wide.
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| Description | Tiny, pink flowers blanket the low-growing mat of fuzzy, gray-green leaves which emit a pleasing scent when stepped on. Blooms earlier than other selections. Tolerates light traffic between stepping stones as well as dry conditions. A fine groundcover for small areas. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. Space 12 to 15 in. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, prune back old foliage to 1/2 inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer. |
Details
| Description | Tiny, pink flowers blanket the low-growing mat of fuzzy, gray-green leaves which emit a pleasing scent when stepped on. Blooms earlier than other selections. Tolerates light traffic between stepping stones as well as dry conditions. A fine groundcover for small areas. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. Space 12 to 15 in. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, prune back old foliage to 1/2 inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pink Chintz Thyme produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Pink Chintz Thyme evergreen or deciduous?
Pink Chintz Thyme is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Pink Chintz Thyme?
Pink Chintz Thyme is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Pink Chintz Thyme resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Pink Chintz Thyme grow?
Pink Chintz Thyme has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Pink Chintz Thyme?
Pink Chintz Thyme grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Pink Chintz Thyme in my landscape?
Pink Chintz Thyme is suitable for: Container, Ground Cover.
What color are Pink Chintz Thyme flowers?
Pink Chintz Thyme produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pink Chintz Thyme?
Pink Chintz Thyme has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pink Chintz Thyme?
Good companion plants for Pink Chintz Thyme include: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Pink Chintz Thyme?
Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. Space 12 to 15 in. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, prune back old foliage to 1/2 inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.
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