Product Description
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' (18)ct Flat
Common names: Pink Chintz Thyme
- Height: 1-2 Inches
- Spread: 18 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Evergreen ornamental herb
- Tolerates light foot traffic
- Cascades Over Walls
- Low maintenance
- Drought-tolerant
- Blooms pink, early Spring.
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' is a charming and versatile groundcover thyme known for its profusion of delicate pink flowers and aromatic foliage. It is a popular choice for adding color and texture to rock gardens, pathways, and other sunny areas.
- Flowers: In late spring to early summer, it produces masses of small, light pink flowers that cover the foliage. The blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden.
- Foliage: It has tiny, dark green leaves that release a pleasant, minty fragrance when crushed or brushed against. The foliage forms a dense, ground-hugging mat.
- Growth Habit: It is a low-growing, creeping thyme that typically reaches only 1-2 inches tall but spreads 12-18 inches wide. It roots along the stems, making it an effective groundcover.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9, tolerating a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it is very low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: It thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. It dislikes wet or heavy clay soils, which can lead to root rot.
- Moisture: It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers dry to medium moisture levels.
Uses in the Landscape:
- Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it ideal for covering ground, suppressing weeds, and creating a fragrant carpet.
- Rock Gardens: It thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens, cascading over rocks and crevices.
- Pathways: It can be planted between stepping stones or pavers, releasing its fragrance when stepped on.
- Walls and Edges: It can spill over walls or edges, softening hard lines and adding texture.
- Containers: It can be used in containers as a spiller or filler, adding fragrance and color.
- Lawns: It can be used as a low-maintenance lawn alternative or mixed with grasses to create a more diverse and resilient lawn.
Additional Tips:
- Pruning: It can be lightly pruned or sheared after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage denser growth.
- Foot Traffic: It tolerates light foot traffic, making it suitable for pathways or areas where occasional stepping occurs.
- Fragrance: The foliage releases a pleasant, minty fragrance when crushed or brushed against.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Overall, Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' is a delightful and versatile groundcover that adds beauty, fragrance, and ecological value to the garden. Its masses of pink flowers, aromatic foliage, and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among gardeners seeking an easy-care plant that provides long-lasting appeal.
Groundcover, rock gardens, containers, cascades over walls, tolerates light foot traffic, steppingstones.
Eighteen (18) plants in 3.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
