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Thymus longicaulis - Thyme
Thymus longicaulis - Thyme
Thymus longicaulis - Thyme
Received a young plant, in flower, very vigorous and fragrant.
Mikita, 30/05/2023
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Thymus longicaulis is one of the best groundcover thymes for all regions. Vigorous, robust and very carpeting, it forms a highly fragrant carpet that is particularly dense, with interwoven stems that conform to the contours of the ground. It blooms abundantly from early spring, with small clusters of pink-lilac flowers, covering everything that should be hidden under a frothy and very pink tide at ground level. In the garden, it can be used in rockeries or on stone walls, but also in low-traffic areas to replace the lawn, alone or mixed with other groundcover thymes. Perfectly hardy, this perennial thrives in poor and dry soil, requiring full sun and well-drained soil.
Originally from Southern Europe, especially Italy, theThymus longicaulis is a botanical species belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Its resistance to drought and cold is commendable. It has a carpeting habit, with its stems rooting upon contact with the ground, allowing it to form a very dense foliage mat, at least 15 cm (6in) high and 50 cm (20in) wide. Its foliage is composed of tiny, oval-elongated, leathery leaves, dark green in colour. When crushed, they release the aroma of thyme and lemon. Flowering occurs from April to June depending on the climate. Tiny tubular and bilabiate pink-lilac flowers, grouped in dense whorls, bloom above the foliage, at the tips of the year's shoots, attracting numerous pollinating insects. Like many Mediterranean plants adapted to drought, thymes develop a dual root system, consisting of a central taproot, which plays a fundamental role by penetrating deep into the soil or rock crevices, and a superficial network of very long rootlets capable of capturing even the slightest surface moisture. This plant releases molecules from its roots that inhibit the germination of other plants through allelopathy, which ultimately reduces the need for weeding.
Thymus longicaulis is decorative all year round and proves hardy in well-drained soil in all regions. Its carpeting habit makes it an ideal plant for elegantly filling the joints of paving stones, cracks and tops of walls, or the edges of a stone staircase, especially since it tolerates moderate foot traffic well. It can be used alone or mixed with other thymes (Thymus ciliatus, Thymus serpyllum 'Lemon Curd', Thymus herba-barona, Thymus hirsutus...), as well as with robust plants like Achillea crithmifolia, Phyla nodiflora, or Trifolium fragiferum. Long-stemmed thyme adorns the ground near a flower bed and is a great alternative to the lawn, even in the dry Mediterranean summer. It will thrive in a sunny rockery, with aubrietas, gold or silver baskets, teucrium, and creeping ceanothus.
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Thyme is a plant well adapted to alpine climates, but also to drier regions in summer. It requires a well-drained soil, preferably sandy, poor, even limestone and stony, to withstand the harshness of winter. It is undemanding in terms of soil and water, but will be more beautiful if occasionally watered in a Mediterranean climate. On the other hand, a consistently moist to wet soil in summer should be avoided. Plant it after the last frost and in September-October in hot and dry climate. It cannot thrive without sunlight and likes to have warm roots. Plant it in full sun. In heavy soil, plant it in a raised bed enriched with gravel, in a rock garden, in full sun against a south-facing wall, on a stony or sandy slope, any substrate that does not retain moisture would be detrimental to it in winter. It is preferable to prune the stems after flowering to maintain a compact habit for the plant, which also tolerates occasional mowing and moderate trampling (such as a family garden).
Regularly pruning them (on young wood), and after flowering, allows them to age better and remain compact.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.