Thyme - Doone Vally

Thyme – Doone Valley (Perennial)

A charming dwarf, mat-forming thyme with dark green, lemon-scented leaves highlighted with flashes of yellow. Perfect for cascading over walls, filling gaps between stepping stones, or adding colour to rockeries. Lavender-pink summer flowers make it a real garden showstopper. While mainly decorative, its aromatic leaves can also flavour stews, sauces, chicken, fish, and pork.

Planting

• Location: Plant in beds or containers in well-drained soil or compost.

• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for compact growth and aromatic leaves.

• Spacing: Allow 20–30cm for spreading.

Care

• Watering: Keep well watered until established; afterwards, water only when soil feels dry.

• Maintenance: Trim lightly if needed to maintain a tidy mat.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Height & Spread
10 – 20cm × 20 – 30cm

Harvesting

• Method: Pinch off leaves using scissors or fingertips.

• Timing: Morning is best, when aromatic oils are most potent.

• Frequency: Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth; avoid removing more than a third at a time.

Top Tips

• Garden Use: Ideal for pathways, rockeries, or cascading over edges.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects when flowering.

• Culinary Uses: Can be used in cooking, though primarily grown for its ornamental beauty and fragrance.