Thyme garden profile
Thyme garden profile
Thymus
Thyme: 44 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, shade, chalky, well-drained, fertile, moist soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 0,5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Thyme garden profile groups 44 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This aromatic plant group is read through exposure partial shade, sun, shade, chalky, well-drained, fertile, moist soil and a recorded mature size of 0,15 m to 0,5 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Thymus ciliatus | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Aureus’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Bertram Anderson’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Culinary Lemon’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Doone Valley’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Golden Dwarf’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Silver Queen’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus citriodorus ‘Variegatus’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Thymus comosus | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
The Thyme directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Thyme: 44 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, sun, shade, chalky, well-drained, fertile, moist soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 0,5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, sun.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: chalky, well-drained, fertile.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Thyme garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, sun, shade. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs chalky, well-drained, fertile soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
44 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.