Product description
Thyme Doone Valley is a variegated cultivar of lemon thyme, and its glossy dark green leaves are dotted with shades of creamy gold. In summer, the plant is crowned with clusters of small light purple flowers. Like other varieties of lemon thyme, Doone Valley is highly aromatic, with a citrussy scent that spreads through the garden when the plant is brushed past.
Thyme is a popular culinary herb with plenty of uses in the kitchen. It is often used to flavour casseroles, stews, savoury preserves, and stuffings. It also complements fish and chicken dishes and is a great addition to a bouquet-garni. Thyme Doone Valley is ideal for making herbal teas and has decongestant properties to help boost health.
This is a low-maintenance sub shrub that is simple to care for. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant, so it only needs to be watered during long dry periods. It prefers light, well-draining soil and doesn’t cope well with waterlogging.
Thyme Doone Valley is an excellent choice for any herb garden, growing well in beds, borders, and containers. However, it is also well suited to growing in rockeries and gravel gardens.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Lemon Thyme
Thyme 'Doone Valley'
Thyme 'Doone Valley'
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Product description
Thyme Doone Valley is a variegated cultivar of lemon thyme, and its glossy dark green leaves are dotted with shades of creamy gold. In summer, the plant is crowned with clusters of small light purple flowers. Like other varieties of lemon thyme, Doone Valley is highly aromatic, with a citrussy scent that spreads through the garden when the plant is brushed past.
Thyme is a popular culinary herb with plenty of uses in the kitchen. It is often used to flavour casseroles, stews, savoury preserves, and stuffings. It also complements fish and chicken dishes and is a great addition to a bouquet-garni. Thyme Doone Valley is ideal for making herbal teas and has decongestant properties to help boost health.
This is a low-maintenance sub shrub that is simple to care for. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant, so it only needs to be watered during long dry periods. It prefers light, well-draining soil and doesn’t cope well with waterlogging.
Thyme Doone Valley is an excellent choice for any herb garden, growing well in beds, borders, and containers. However, it is also well suited to growing in rockeries and gravel gardens.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Cut back after flowering to maintain the plant’s dense, bushy appearance.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly during their first season. Thyme is drought tolerant once established, only needing to be watered during particularly dry spells. Bear in mind that container-grown plants need to be watered more frequently.
How to Plant
Choose a warm, sheltered spot in full sun and plant thyme in well-draining soil, leaving 20-30cm between plants. In areas with heavy or clay soils, plant thyme in containers with pebbles in the bottom for drainage.
