A fantastic thyme, forming mats of luscious dark green foliage, which produce masses of rosy pink flowers during spring and summer.
Thymus 'Redstart'
Thyme
Details
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Pink | Red |
| Flowering Period | May | Jun | Jul |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Armeria,Sisyrinchium, Veronica |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 15cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 30cm |
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is this a cooking thyme
You can cook with Thymus ‘Redstart’, but it’s better thought of as edible-but-ornamental, not a true culinary thyme. It’s usually much milder and less aromatic than culinary thyme (Thymus vulgaris). You may barely taste it in cooking. You can use the leaves as a garnish or mild herb, but it’s not ideal if you want classic thyme flavour.