Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ — an easy-to-grow edible plant with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb
- Mature size: 10–15 cm × 25–30 cm
- Flowering: Summer (small pale pink to lilac flowers)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring colour, fragrance and flavour to your garden with this set of three Doone Valley Thyme plants. Thymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley' is a beautifully variegated, lemon-scented thyme prized for its ornamental dark green leaves splashed with golden-yellow markings. A compact, low-growing evergreen herb, it is equally at home in herb gardens, rockeries, gravel paths, containers and border edging.
In summer, clusters of small pale pink to lilac flowers appear, providing a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The aromatic, lemon-scented foliage can be used fresh or dried in cooking, making Doone Valley Thyme a versatile addition to any kitchen garden.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Thymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley' |
| Mature size | 10–15 cm × 25–30 cm |
| Growth habit | Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Creeping |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Light, Sandy or Gritty Soil |
| Watering | Low – Drought Tolerant Once Established |
| Flowering | Summer (small pale pink to lilac flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Herb Gardens, Rockeries, Gravel Gardens, Border Edging, Containers, Patio Pots |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Expect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
Will it come back next year?
Depends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.