Red creeping thyme is a slow growing semi evergreen thyme highly recognized for its fragrance. Red creeping thyme plants are draught tolerant and sun loving plant as both things go hand in hand. The plant with its magnetic fragrance attracts bees, butterflies and other insects towards itself, making the environment friendly and lively. 

Red creeping thyme plant blooms in many different colors like red, crimson, purple, white and many more….The plant grows up to 4-5 inches from the ground and has a dense root system laying up to 12 to 18 inches under the ground. This is why red creeping thyme plants require enough space in order to grow and spread.

The plant is placed in gardens, side walk, yards, and lawns as its beauty and fragrance never fails to attract humans as well as the insects. The plant is highly famous for its versatility and will become your absolute favourite. Since you know nearly all about red creeping thyme plants let me take you straight through the plantation process.

How to Grow Red Creeping Thyme Plants

Now that its clear that the plant loves sun and can survive draught you can plant it during spring and fall before the frost.

• You can grow it from nursery plant or from seeds. Mark this that that red creeping is a slow growing plant taking its sweet time to grow bigger and bloom.
• The seeds of this plant are not readily available and usually suggested to buy it from a nursery and then plant it in your garden.
• Plugs have deeper and larger root system than plants, and should be well watered and taken care of in the initial stage. 
• Once you have selected the plant for cultivation make sure you provide and select a prime location for the plant where it gets 6 – 7 hours of sunlight through the day.
• Dig a hole after choosing the best location sow your plant or seeds into the hole and cover it with soil  and with firm hands slowly press the sol in order to give it cover and when done so water the plant frequently as the small plants require water for growth.
• For the extensive growth of the plant it is utmost important to grow it in good quality soil which has excellent drainage system.

Planting red creeping thyme plants is not at all rigorous process, follow these points carefully and enjoy these scented and beautiful plants in your house, yard and lawn and enjoy the sweet scent and view.

How to Take of Red Creeping Thyme Plants

Taking care of these plants is not a difficult process as the plant does not have tantrums or demands that are must.

Proper watering and fertilizing the soil while sowing is highly important along with watering especially when the plant is in initial stage.

Provide your plant with sufficient space in order to spread as it has denser root system. Watch your plant if it shows signs of space.

Sunlight is a must for this plant so when you chose a location to sow the plant make sure that is a place where the plant will get enough sunlight in order to grow.

This is how you can take of red creeping thyme plant in an easy way and the plant with such care will never disappoint in the end and give you best results. 

Suspicion Cleared

Q1. What is the downside to red creeping thyme plant?

A1. One of the downside to red creeping thyme plant is that it does not stand to heavy foot traffic as turf does. The plant will get damaged or wilt because of high foot traffic.

Q2. Where does red creeping thyme grow best?

A2. Red creeping thyme grows best during spring to summers and in a place where it can receive high amount of sunlight that is 6- 8 hours during the day.

Q3. Does red creeping thyme come back every year?

A3. Yes absolutely red creeping thyme does come back every year with proper care, wait till the temperature is warm and they will bloom again.

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Q4. How do i plant red creeping thyme plant?

A4. Planting this is an easy task, follow this 

Dig a hole after choosing the best location sow your plant or seeds into the hole and cover it with soil  and with firm hands slowly press the sol in order to give it cover and when done so water the plant frequently as the small plants require water for growth.

Q5. Where to find red creeping thyme plants for sale?

A5. Finding the seeds for this specific plant is bit of a difficult job but to find the plant from nursery is an easy job instead. So you can find red creeping thyme plants for sale in a nursery or at a famous florist place.

Q6. Where to find red creeping thyme plant seeds?

A6. Red creeping thyme plant seeds are difficult to find yet can be acquired from a good florist shop, nursery and agriculture house of seeds is where you can find them.

Q7. What is red creeping thyme plant zone?

A7. Zone 4 – 9 is the best for red creeping thyme plant zone as they weather conditions are in favor and the plant grows the best at this zone.

Q8. What are red creeping thyme plugs?

A8. Red creeping thyme plugs are an incredibly decorative, creeping variety covered in tiny, reddish-purple flowers that are loved by bees. Very versatile, it is suited to containers, borders, between paving stones, in rock gardens and is ideal in hanging baskets!

Q9. Where to buy red creeping thyme plants near me?

A9. The best place to buy red creeping thyme plants is at the best florist shop or at a nursery or agriculture house near you, the quality of the plant or the seeds should not be compromised and should be checked before making a purchase.