German Winter Thyme Seeds for Planting – Thymus vulgaris Hardy Evergreen Aromatic Garden Herb
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Ground-covering Aromatic Herb
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, mildly alkaline to neutral soil
- Watering Moderate watering; allow surface to dry between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers May-July; foliage visible year-round in mild climates
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers, and herb planters
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape; shear lightly to keep bushy form
Description
German Winter Thyme is a perennial, aromatic herb suitable for garden beds, borders, containers and herb planters. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and expect germination in 14-21 days, spacing plants 20-30 cm apart in full sun on well-drained, mildly alkaline to neutral soil. Water moderately, allowing the surface to dry between waterings; ideal growing temperatures are 15-25°C. It is evergreen in mild climates with foliage visible year-round and flowers may appear May-July; prune after flowering to keep a compact, bushy form.