Product description
Thyme Rasta is a variety of lemon thyme and boasts aromatic leaves with a distinct citrussy scent. The fragrance lingers in the air whenever the plant is brushed past, making it ideal for a border or a patio container, where the scent is appreciated as people walk past.
This is a low-growing, mound-forming herb plant with tiny rich green leaves that remain in place throughout the year. In summer, small lilac-pink flowers appear. These blooms are long lasting and are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Thyme Rasta is also valued for its culinary properties. It is a popular herb for flavouring stews, pies and stuffing dishes and complements chicken and fish well. It is also used to make herbal teas that act as a decongestant.
Rasta thyme is an easy plant to look after, demanding very little maintenance to thrive. It is drought-tolerant once established, so only needs watering during long dry periods. Thyme Rasta grows best in poor, well-draining soil and doesn’t tolerate waterlogging well. Prune hard after flowering to maintain the plant’s size and shape.
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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Thyme 'Rasta'
Thyme 'Rasta'
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Product description
Thyme Rasta is a variety of lemon thyme and boasts aromatic leaves with a distinct citrussy scent. The fragrance lingers in the air whenever the plant is brushed past, making it ideal for a border or a patio container, where the scent is appreciated as people walk past.
This is a low-growing, mound-forming herb plant with tiny rich green leaves that remain in place throughout the year. In summer, small lilac-pink flowers appear. These blooms are long lasting and are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Thyme Rasta is also valued for its culinary properties. It is a popular herb for flavouring stews, pies and stuffing dishes and complements chicken and fish well. It is also used to make herbal teas that act as a decongestant.
Rasta thyme is an easy plant to look after, demanding very little maintenance to thrive. It is drought-tolerant once established, so only needs watering during long dry periods. Thyme Rasta grows best in poor, well-draining soil and doesn’t tolerate waterlogging well. Prune hard after flowering to maintain the plant’s size and shape.
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.
