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Thyme ‘Redstart’ is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its dense, mat-forming habit and its stunning carpets of vibrant, deep pinkish-purple flowers. The primary part used for its culinary value is its tiny, dark green aromatic leaves, which provide a classic, earthy thyme flavour suitable for many dishes. However, its edibility doesn’t stop there; the attractive, colourful flowers are also edible and make a beautiful, fragrant garnish.

When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, creeping perennial, but it has very specific, non-negotiable requirements. It is extremely fussy about its light conditions and absolutely must have a location in full, direct sun to thrive and flower profusely. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is exceptionally well-drained, as it strongly dislikes “wet feet” and is very drought-tolerant once established. As an added benefit to the garden, its mass of flowers is known to be a major favourite of bees.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only – The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.