Red Creeping Thyme | Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’

Red Creeping Thyme | Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ | QT Container

Plant Highlights: 

• Growing Zone: 3-9
• Plant Brand: Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Flower Color: Red-Pink
• Flower Fragrance: Yes, lemony
• Fall Color: Red
• Type: Perennial ground cover
• Mature Height: 2-4”
• Mature Width: 12”
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun, partial shade
• Soil Needs: Most tolerate – likes well drained
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established  
• Pruning Needs: Occasional after blooming to keep full and bushy
• Grown By: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights: 

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

 Experience the magic of the creeping red thyme as it carpets your garden or patio. This aromatic and visually striking plant is a must-have for any gardener, aged 22-72. We offer a variety of low-maintenance, high-aesthetic creeping thyme plants to add beauty to your space, whether it be a small patch or a larger expanse. Don't miss out on the vibrant red thyme's charm.

Plant Facts:

Red Creeping Thyme is a versatile and hardworking ground cover that is perfect for your landscape or patio garden. It is an all-in-one solution that can function as a ground cover in sun or partial shade, or as a pot filler for your container gardening. Besides its beautiful foliage, this thyme is also edible, making it an excellent addition to recipes. It is tough enough to withstand light traffic, and its unmistakable lemony-sweet fragrance will fill your garden. Find your new favorite all-purpose ground cover. The creeping thyme's edible leaves give you both beauty and flavor for your garden or patio.

Features: 

• Performs well in all 4 seasons, even under harsh environmental conditions
• Lovely gray-green springtime growth that turns burning red in the fall
• Tiny red blooms attract bees and butterflies in the summer months
• Tolerant of most soils, but well-draining soil is essential
• Salt tolerant and performs well in coastal regions

Planting suggestions:

Plant Red Thyme in masses (8-10” apart) to achieve maximum ground coverage. It makes an excellent filler for rocks and cracks in sidewalks. Adding a little sand to the soil will help keep its roots from getting too wet.

Awards: 

Red Creeping Thyme has won the Royal Horticulture Societies Award of Garden Merit 1993.

Care: 

Fertilize with SR-18-5-10 slow-release fertilizer in early spring for maximum growth and plant health.

Ordering: 

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping: 

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.