{"product_id":"archers-gold-thyme-plant-golden-creeping-thyme","title":"Archers Gold Thyme – Golden Creeping Thyme","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchers Gold Thyme (Thymus 'Archer's Gold') forms a low, bright mat of golden-yellow leaves with a gentle lemony thyme scent. Supplied as a healthy plant in a 9cm pot, it brings a splash of year-round colour to rockeries, path edges, pots and the gaps between paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid golden evergreen foliage that glows against stone and gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, spreading habit – around 10–15cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale pink summer flowers loved by bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, drought tolerant and happy in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic, edible leaves for the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus 'Archer's Gold'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden creeping thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp-draining, gritty or sandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lilac-pink, June to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy evergreen in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 healthy, established Archers Gold Thyme plant (Thymus 'Archer's Gold') in a 9cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and fragrance all year round from one small plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its golden colour well, even through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with darker thymes, sage and lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Archers Gold thyme stay golden all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It holds its golden-yellow colour through the seasons, and the colour is brightest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Archers Gold thyme be grown between paving stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its low, spreading habit is ideal for paving gaps, gravel gardens and rockeries. Plant into a gritty, free-draining mix around 20–30cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you cook with Archers Gold thyme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The leaves have a mild, lemony thyme flavour that works well with chicken, fish, vegetables and salad dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow Archers Gold thyme in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use a gritty compost, place in full sun and allow the compost to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for Archers Gold thyme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it sun and sharp drainage, water only until established, and trim lightly after flowering to keep the mat dense and golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name thyme may come from the Greek thymon, linked to courage and to burning incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyme was placed under pillows in medieval times to ward off nightmares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgyptians used thyme as part of the embalming process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58421857386878,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Archers_Gold_Thyme.png?v=1794241849","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/archers-gold-thyme-plant-golden-creeping-thyme","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}