Thyme 'Pink Ripple'
Thyme 'Pink Ripple' is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its highly ornamental, variegated foliage, which features green leaves edged in creamy-white. The primary part used for its culinary value is its aromatic leaves, which provide a distinct and refreshing lemon-thyme flavour, perfect for fish, chicken, and desserts. However, its edibility doesn't stop there; the attractive, small pale pink 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 maintain its bright variegation and develop its best flavour. 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.
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Thyme 'Pink Ripple' is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its highly ornamental, variegated foliage, which features green leaves edged in creamy-white. The primary part used for its culinary value is its aromatic leaves, which provide a distinct and refreshing lemon-thyme flavour, perfect for fish, chicken, and desserts. However, its edibility doesn't stop there; the attractive, small pale pink 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 maintain its bright variegation and develop its best flavour. 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.
