{"product_id":"thymus-citriodorus-doone-valley-thyme-british-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Thymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley' - Thyme - British Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-green foliage with golden variegation gives this thyme a soft, dappled appearance, paired with a fresh lemon scent released when the leaves are touched. Hardy throughout most of the UK, down to around -15°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis evergreen thyme plant will fill your home or garden with its bright citrus fragrance. Its attractive variegated foliage provides year-round interest, and in summer it produces clusters of tiny lilac-pink flowers that are loved by pollinators. Beyond its ornamental value, it’s a wonderfully useful herb – ideal for cooking, infusing teas, or adding a fragrant twist to home baking. Native to the Mediterranean, it thrives in dry, sunny conditions, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, path edging, or as a low-growing, aromatic ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 17.1378%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 16.2544%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 31.4488%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvergreen Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHerb with bushy foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFlowers in June and July, foliage can be harvested year-round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ecitriodorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Doone Valley' (citrus-smelling hybrid thyme, cultivar: Doone Valley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLemon Creeping Thyme, Lemon Thyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to France and Spain, this hybrid thyme has also been introduced in Germany and here in Great Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt's not necessary to prune this plant, but you can trim back in spring to help keep a nice, neat shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSupplies nectar for butterflies and nectar-drinking moths; also supplies nectar and pollen for bees including honeybees, and there is research to suggest it can give them protection against disease too! Also attracts hoverflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrow this plant in full sun; it will do best in a sheltered spot but can grow in more exposed areas too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour thyme is drought tolerant so don't worry too much about watering except in extremely dry weather or in a smaller container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining soil to keep this plant happy. An alkaline soil, with chalk, loam or sand as a base will work well here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant doesn't like rich soil but will benefit from a feed in spring and summer; one high in potassium, such as a tomato feed, will be ideal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes - no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you want to divide this plant, spring is the best time; for semi-hardwood cuttings, mid- to late summer is best. If you harvest this plant frequently, you will help it keep its shape and won't need to prune; just make sure you don't take to much without giving the plant time to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":55784102658429,"sku":"3027352084471","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":55784102691197,"sku":"5027352084471","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/thymus-citriodorus-doone-valley-thyme-british-grown-culinary-herbs-478686.jpg?v=1744878658","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/thymus-citriodorus-doone-valley-thyme-british-grown-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}