{"product_id":"m","title":"Silver Queen Thyme  - Variegated Culinary Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Healing Herb Garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, arriving healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring – Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained, light soils\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June – August\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale pink to lilac\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for bees and other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunny borders, herb gardens, pots or rockeries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 30–40cm between plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Silver Queen Thyme is remarkably easy to care for and thrives with minimal attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering: Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Prefers free-draining soil and dislikes sitting in wet winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 10–20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 30–45cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Snip stems as required using clean scissors or secateurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming: Harvest throughout spring and summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Silver Queen Thyme?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Beautiful silver-variegated foliage for year-round interest\u003cbr\u003e✔ Aromatic leaves perfect for traditional kitchen gardens\u003cbr\u003e✔ Excellent for bees and pollinating insects\u003cbr\u003e✔ Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideal for pots, borders and gravel gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm","offer_id":57688680923518,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/silver-queen-thyme-variegated-culinary-herb-6445665.png?v=1784144352","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/m","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}