Thyme 'Fragrant Orange'

Thyme 'Fragrant Orange' is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its unique and powerful citrus fragrance. The primary part used for its culinary value is its tiny, aromatic leaves, which provide a remarkable flavour that is often described as a perfect mix of classic, earthy thyme and sweet orange peel. This distinct profile makes it an excellent choice for flavouring chicken, fish, and vegetable dishes, as well as for use in teas and marinades. The attractive, small pinkish-purple flowers are also edible and make a lovely, fragrant garnish.

When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, low, mounding evergreen 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 develop its best flavour and strong orange scent. 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 attractive flowers are 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.