Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Also Known As

Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz'
Pink Chinz Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' plant details

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, foot traffic, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Pink flowers. Deep olive green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

With fuzzy, tiny green leaves, and flowers, pinks to purples on 2-4' tall stems, this prostrate thyme enjoys rock garden conditions, creeping amongst stones, filling crevices, and cascading over edges. It's perfect also for drier garden spots amongst pavers and along pathways. The flowers, attractive to bees and butterflies, bloom in summer, June - September, and the leaves, though not of the culinary variety (Thymus vulgaris) are aromatic and in many areas persist throughout winter. It's a tidy, pretty cushion that also suppresses weeds. How obliging! Minimum temperature: -20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Low mat with tiny leaves and pinkish summer flowers. This one decorates the southern tip of Maple Grove on our Garden Railroad. Prefers full sun and good drainage.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Dressed up with a fresh pink blanket of bloom and a delicate texture, 'Pink Chintz' is one of the first Thymes to flower. Obscured by its colorful cover, this vigorous ground hugger's small grayish green leaves are strongly scented, close-knit and fuzzy. Try tucking Mother of Thyme in the rockery alongside Stachys 'Silky Fleece' and Dracocephalum 'Blue Dragon' for a detailed association.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Similar to above, but lower-growing with dark olive, woolly leaves and salmon-pink flowers. A tough and durable ground cover in the landscape and tolerant of considerable foot traffic. Full sun or light shade with moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 0F. Europe.

By: Native Sons

Thymus serphyllum Pink Chintz is a spreading perennial ground cover herb with soft pink flowers for 6-8 weeks beginning in July. Growing 1-2 inches tall and spreading 12-15 inches wide. Likes sun and well drained soil. Soft hairy gray green foliage