With its delicate silver-edged leaves and soft aromatic fragrance, Silver Queen Thyme brings elegance and usefulness together in one beautiful little plant. Whether spilling gently over the edge of a raised bed, weaving through a gravel path, or thriving in a sunny container, it adds year-round interest and timeless cottage garden charm.

Loved for generations in both kitchen gardens and traditional herb collections, this striking variegated thyme offers more than ornamental beauty. Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators, enhances herb gardens with texture and colour, and provides a rewarding harvest of aromatic leaves throughout the growing season. For gardeners seeking something both practical and beautiful, Silver Queen Thyme is a wonderful addition.

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Our plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, arriving healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Quick Facts

• Usually available: Spring – Autumn
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Height: 10–20cm
• Spread: 30–45cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil preference: Well-drained, light soils
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowering Period: June – August
• Flower Colour: Pale pink to lilac
• Wildlife Value: Excellent for bees and other pollinators

Growing Guide

Planting

Plant Silver Queen Thyme in a sunny, sheltered position where it can enjoy plenty of warmth and good airflow. It performs particularly well in herb gardens, gravel gardens, raised beds and containers.

• Location: Sunny borders, herb gardens, pots or rockeries

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Spacing: 30–40cm between plants

Care

Once established, Silver Queen Thyme is remarkably easy to care for and thrives with minimal attention.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods.

• Maintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

• Soil: Prefers free-draining soil and dislikes sitting in wet winter conditions.

Height & Spread

• Height: 10–20cm

• Spread: 30–45cm

Harvesting

• Method: Snip stems as required using clean scissors or secateurs.
• Timing: Harvest throughout spring and summer.
• Frequency: Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth.

Why Grow Silver Queen Thyme?

✔ Beautiful silver-variegated foliage for year-round interest
✔ Aromatic leaves perfect for traditional kitchen gardens
✔ Excellent for bees and pollinating insects
✔ Drought tolerant once established
✔ Ideal for pots, borders and gravel gardens