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Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
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Early flowering thyme that a somewhat darker flower colour. The size after 10 years is 5 cm. The flower colour is pinkish red. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.1.6.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants preferring a dry and sunny place, sometimes in brick walls.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants to be used in combination with rock-garden plants.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : karmijnrose

Flowering period : june - july

Size approx. : 5 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9


Common name : Thyme


Family : Lamiaceae


© first picture : ngoosen.fotki.com, Mrs. Nora Goosen, Leiden, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Voorbeeldtuin Appeltern

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Guy Vervoort, Kapellen

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Guy Vervoort, Kapellen

© picture 5 : Th. Ploeger en Zn