Thymus serpyllum ‘ Pink Chintz ’ is a low - rise pussyfoot thyme cultivar that give rise mess of vivid pink flower on stringy stem . This sturdy perennial thrives in full sun and pathetic dry soils , earn it an excellent groundcover option for landscape and rock gardens .
Overview
Key Features
Planting and Care
Sun Exposure
Soil Needs
Planting Guidelines
Care Tips
Growing Conditions
Propagation
Propagating by Cuttings
Propagating by Division
Propagating by Seed
Sow seeds indoors 8 - 10 hebdomad before last Robert Lee Frost
hardly cover with seed bug out mix and keep moist
Move to sun after sprouting
graft alfresco after season off
Direct sow out of doors in leap or fall
require light for sprouting
Water mildly to ward off wash away ejaculate
Common Pests and Diseases
Uses in the Landscape
Groundcover
Rock Gardens
Herb Gardens
Containers
Varieties
Quick Facts
With its intense pinkish prime and compact crawling habit , Thymus serpyllum ‘ Pink Chintz ’ is a standout groundcover . It thrives with minimum care and brings year - round evergreen leaf and abundant summertime flowers . For maximal impact , plant it cascading over walls or go after through rock and roll gardens .
Planting Creeping Thyme
FAQ
Is there a downside to crawl thyme ?
Is pink chintz creeping thyme a perennial ?
Does creeping thyme get back every year ?
How do you care for pink chintz crawl thyme ?
Can thymus ‘ pinkish Chintz ’ be plant between flagstones ?
It is one of the first Thyme to bloom in saltation and is an excellent choice for plant between flagstones and other Harlan Fisk Stone pavers in patios , courtyards , and pathways . Thymus ‘ Pink Chintz ’ with its thick stems of woolly foliation is more durable and more waterwise than other cower thymes and flourish in almost any well - drain dirt in full Sunday .
What does a Pink Chintz plant depend like ?
Award - win Thymus serpyllum ‘ Pink Chintz ’ ( pussyfoot Thyme ) is a midget , redolent sub - bush forming a carpet of midget , rounded , slightly woolly , dark green leave of absence . Blooming copiously from early to mid - summer , it features bunch of small , Salmon River - pink heyday . Rich in nectar , they attract butterfly stroke .
What is a Pink Chintz ?
Which thyme broom should I use ?
For difficult , poor - soil areas on exposed slope , more vigorous and aggressive ground covers like Groundcover Hybrid Broom ( Genista kewensis ) and Creeping Gold Buttons ( Cotula ) are recommend instead of fawn thymes . Thyme lawns tolerate some pes dealings but are not desirable for a kids ’ play area .
