Lilac Thyme Plants

Looking for a new variety of thyme to add into your kitchen garden? Lilac thyme is a fantastic option which is going to bring such joy to your garden, from the sweet scent in the spring to the vibrant pinky-purple flowers which come into bloom in the summertime. Whether you're growing in containers on a balcony, planting a living wall or bordering a bed with sensory plants this is a must-have.

We love thyme best when it is paired with homegrown roasted vegetables such as carrots and beetroots. This really brings out the earthy flavours and makes the sweetness sing. A little goes a long way when it comes to this beautiful herb, so make the most of it fresh during the spring, summer and autumn months, and then save any leftovers for drying so that you can build up your winter stores and never be without!

Want to ensure you're giving your herbs everything they need to thrive? Check out our guide on how to grow thyme which offers a wealth of information on growing, pruning and propagating your plants. 

If you're interested to see a few other exceptional varieties of thyme, we really think you need to get to know Thyme Ruby Glow.

• Latin Name: Thymus 'Lilac Thyme'

  Type: Evergreen, Perennial

  Soil Type: Free draining

  Where should I plant this variety? Full sun

  How tall does it grow? Approx. 5cm

  How much space does it need? Approx. 20cm, spreading, carpet forming.

  When does it flower? Lilac flowers during summer

  Top care tips: Prune regularly to avoid plant becoming leggy
  

Delivery Information

• Low growing variety of Thyme that produces beautiful lilac flowers during summer. Subtle Thyme flavour makes it perfect for adding to soups and stews.

   

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.