{"product_id":"doone-valley-thyme-plant-creeping-lemon-thyme","title":"Doone Valley Thyme – Creeping Lemon-Scented Thyme","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoone Valley Thyme (Thymus 'Doone Valley') forms a low, spreading mat of dark green leaves splashed with gold, with a fresh lemon scent that is released every time it is brushed or stepped on. Supplied as a healthy plant in a 9cm pot, it is one of the best thymes for planting between paving, on rockeries and along path edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-splashed evergreen foliage with a lovely lemon fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreeping habit – just 5–10cm tall, spreading gently over stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMauve-pink summer flowers loved by bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, drought tolerant and happy in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates light foot traffic\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 'Doone Valley'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, lemon-scented thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45cm\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 Mauve-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 Doone Valley Thyme plant (Thymus 'Doone Valley') 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\u003eSoftens hard landscaping with fragrant colour all year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemony leaves are delicious with fish, chicken and roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives on neglect – sun and sharp drainage are all it asks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you walk on Doone Valley thyme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it tolerates light, occasional foot traffic and releases its lemon scent when stepped on. For busy paths, plant it in the gaps and edges rather than the main walking line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Doone Valley thyme good for planting between paving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is one of the best thymes for paving gaps, gravel and rockeries. Fill the pocket with a gritty, free-draining mix and plant around 20–30cm apart to form a mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Doone Valley thyme smell of lemon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The leaves have a fresh lemon-thyme scent and flavour, lovely with fish, chicken, vegetables and in herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the gold markings stronger in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gold splashes on Doone Valley are usually brightest in the cooler months, giving the plant extra colour through autumn, winter and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for Doone Valley thyme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it full sun and sharp drainage, water only until established, and trim lightly after flowering to keep it dense. Avoid heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Romans burned thyme to purify rooms and believed it gave courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval ladies embroidered sprigs of thyme onto scarves for knights going into battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolklore says fairies love to dance on beds of wild thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58421856960894,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Doone_Valley_Thyme.png?v=1794241905","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/doone-valley-thyme-plant-creeping-lemon-thyme","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}