Especially characteristic are the upright habit of the stems and flower positions and their healthy and vigorous growth. Preordered seed from the new crop 2001 will be delivered from the end of June. Few flowering plants can rival 'Galaxy'. Like the less hardy 'Southern Belle Mix', seedlings of 'Galaxy' will flower the first year if planted early in the season. However, they will need two years to fully mature and prefer a full sunny position with sufficient water supply.
Small plants appreciate some winter protection.
Take your pick among propagation methods, but either means, has produced variable results with an inconsistent and unpredictable product from nursery to nursery. Under the name 'Hidcote Superior', Jelitto will now be able to unmistakably market the seed grown from our very own production of 'Hidcote Blue'. Until now seed-propagated wild thyme could not compete with the finest low growing, vegetatively grown selections. This has completely changed with our introduction of 'Magic Carpet'. The elliptically shaped leaves are green, a little hairy, and have the sweet fragrance of lemon thyme.