Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ [Thyme] can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Silver Posie Thyme is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ [Thyme] is a steady grower and should reach its full size in 5-10 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.3m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ [Thyme] produces pink flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to July.
Foliage
Silver Posie Thyme is an evergreen plant and produces green and silver foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage. and it will benefit from being cut back once it has finished flowering to promote growth next year.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ [Thyme] is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Silver Posie Thyme is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.