Pink Chintz Thyme Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pink Chintz Thyme is a dwarf aromatic shrub with small, dark green, slightly hairy leaves. It attracts butterflies and is a good ground cover for small spaces. It grows only about 2 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches. It likes full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cutting stems.
Common Name |
Pink Chintz Thyme
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
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Genus
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Thymus
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Pink Chintz Thyme Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pink Chintz Thyme.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Pink Chintz Thyme needs water once every
15 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pink Chintz Thyme needs about 0.25 L per 15 days. |
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Pink Chintz Thyme Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pink Chintz Thyme to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Pink Chintz Thyme to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Pink Chintz Thyme Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pink Chintz Thyme. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Pink Chintz Thyme plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Pink Chintz Thyme Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pink Chintz Thyme plant. |
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Maximum Height |
2 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pink Chintz Thyme toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
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Pink Chintz Thyme Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pink Chintz Thyme, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Pink Chintz Thyme Native Region |
Find out where the Pink Chintz Thyme plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. |
