Common thyme, is a generally upright, woody-based aromatic perennial which is primarily grown as a culinary herb. Growing up to 30 cm tall and 45 cm wide, common thyme has small pink to white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. It is native to Southern Europe and northern Africa, where it prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Its flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. It works well for herb gardens, rock gardens, and as an aromatic ground cover. It may become woody, but it can be cut back in Spring to promote fresh foliage.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.