{"product_id":"col-1ltr-thy-doo-val","title":"Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThymus ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm × 25–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (small pale pink to lilac flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 cm × 25–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Growing, Mat-Forming, Creeping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-Drained, Light, Sandy or Gritty Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow – Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer (small pale pink to lilac flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerb Gardens, Rockeries, Gravel Gardens, Border Edging, Containers, Patio Pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57506696167807,"sku":"COL-1LTR-THY-DOO-VALX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57506696200575,"sku":"COL-1LTR-THY-DOO-VALX6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_a9bcedeb-bd88-4464-802a-7ef4e3095658.png?v=1778621186","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-thy-doo-val","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}