thyme 'Silver Posie'
Also known as: thyme 'Silver Posie'
Silver Posie' is a dwarf, erect, bushy, variegated shrub to 30cm tall with narrowly ovate, lemon-scented, dark green leaves with white margins. Pale lilac-pink flowers are produced in whorls in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- thyme 'Silver Posie' (Thymus 'Silver Posie')
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of thyme 'Silver Posie'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of thyme 'Silver Posie'
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thyme 'Silver Posie' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained alkaline to neutral soils in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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