![]() ![]() Our potted Long-flowered Thyme herb plants are generally available to buy online all year round. It has also been used for many centuries medicinally and its essential oils have been used to treat aches and pains and sprains. Pies and chutneys are also given an extra lift when this aromatic herb is added. Long-flowered Thyme is an excellent herb for flavouring roast meat as well as stuffing and stews, and is ideal added to a bouquet-garni. Being a native of the Mediterranean it needs a place in full sun. As with all Thyme it likes a well-drained light soil, and it should not be too rich in nutrients as this will only encourage the plant to grow 'leggy' and lose its compact shape, also ensure that the plant is cut back after flowering again to help maintain shape. Caraway Thyme is an excellent ground cover, and will quickly cover an area, especially where conditions are ideal. Green leaves and mauve flowers Thymus pulegioides (T. Thyme is also known as very good container plant. Thymus vulgaris: Common thyme is the most popular for culinary use. This thyme is suitable for planting in the rock garden, herb garden or the front of a border, or between pavers so it will release its scent when trodden on. Plants are hardy but need good drainage to survive a UK winter. Long Flower Thyme grows best in a sunny spot and sandy or gravelled very well drained soil. ![]() They look great in dry or Mediterranean gardens, herb gardens, as edging and in pots. ![]() Plants have fine green/grey leaves and grow to a height of 20-30cm. These are good garden plants with very showy purple/pink flowers all summer from June to September, giving rise to the name Long Flower Thyme. ![]() Thyme is grown the world over as it is such a versatile plant, not only is its foliage is attractive, the flowers are long-lasting and very pretty, and it is drought tolerant - an overall easy-care plant. On top of that it is one of the most useful herbs for the kitchen.Ī fragrant form of Thyme from the mountainous areas of Andalusia in Spain. Thyme flowers are also great for bringing color and interest to your garden.Long-flowered Thyme (Thymus longiflorus) Herb in 9cm Pot Thyme flowers are a great source of pollen, so allowing your thyme plants to bloom means that you’ll attract lots of butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects to your herb garden. Thyme flower tea can be made from fresh or dried flowers. Herbal tea made from thyme flowers has many health properties and it has a milder taste than tea made from the leaves. You can also make thyme flower vegetable parcels by wrapping fresh thyme flowers with vegetables such as peppers, zucchini and carrots and then tying the bundle up with string.Ĭook them on an outdoor grill and turn them every so often until they’re cooked through. Try adding the flowers to roast vegetables, salads, pizzas or use them as a garnish to beautify your meals. Botanically known as Thymus vulgaris, thyme. Thyme leaves are used in meat, vegetable and savory dishes and you can use the flowers in the same way for a more subtle flavor. Thyme is a widely used culinary and aromatic herb, that is also grown for its ornamental and edible purple flowers. The longer you leave the flowers on your plants the stronger they will taste so it’s best to pick them when they’re about three weeks old for the best flavor. Thyme flowers are edible and have a similar flavor to thyme leaves. How to use thyme flowers from your garden 1. Thyme leaves can still be harvested when the plant is flowering and the flavor of the leaves won’t be altered. This will make the plants bushier and more full looking, while also delaying the flowers. You can stop thyme plants flowering by regularly trimming off the tips of the plants. Thyme is a perennial herb so it will keep coming back year after year. The spent flowers can be cut back to keep the plants looking tidy and after the plants have finished blooming you can cut the plant back to ground level. The flowers grow at the end of the stems and they can be white, pink or purple. Thyme blooms from late spring until summer depending on the variety. You can start new thyme plants from seeds or cuttings and they grow best in full sun. Thyme plants are easy to maintain and they’re fairly drought tolerant. Thyme is a popular culinary herb that is used to enhance the flavor of soups, stews and other savory dishes. ![]()
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