Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange, also known as Thymus Citriodorus 'Fragrantissimus Orange' or Lemon Thyme, is native to Greenland, temperate Euroasia, and Northeast Africa. This plant has an upright, creeping habit of 4" tall, spreading 12-16" wide. Pale pink flowers bloom on orange-scented foliage in summer. Hardy in zone 6-10, Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange is excellent for mixed containers, landscape beds, and herb gardens. It requires little more than occasional water and a sunny location with well-drained soil to thrive. Leaves offer unique flavor in culinary applications and are a delight to the senses in the garden. For a Common Thyme variety, try Thyme Faustinoi. For a Thyme well-suited for ornamental application, try Variegated.
This Variety Also Available as Non-Organic
Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange Selling Tips
Sell Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange to customers looking for a unique Lemon Thyme or an aromatic landscape or container plant. Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange has many benefits to offer your customer, from orange-scented foliage to simple care. It has a creeping upright habit that is excellent for mixed containers or small landscape areas. The leaves are delicious in tea and cold drinks. Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange is drought-tolerant, resistant to deer and rabbits, attractive to pollinators, and flourishes in light, well-drained soil with full sun and only occasional watering.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-14 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water occasionally or less in wet weather.
2. Trim foliage when it begins to get leggy.
3. Harvest leaves for culinary use just before flowering for the best flavor. Use foliage fresh or dry it for continued use.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange, use well-drained soil in full sun with a constant liquid feed program on well-rooted plants of 150-200 ppm N and a pH of 6.5-7.5. Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container and pinch once after transplanting. Thyme doesn't attract pests, but take precautions against root rot.
Flowering
Pale pink flowers bloom in summer.
Pinching
Pinch once after transplanting.
Spacing
Space 4-inch containers as needed to allow airflow and penetration of light between plants. Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange can grow to a 16" spread. We do not recommend planting rooted plugs in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and can develop fungus when they have insufficient space.
Height Control
We do not recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs or organic plants.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange isn't disease prone but avoid oversaturating the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil at length, you could end up with root rot or botrytis. Botrytis grey rot tends to occur in wet or humid conditions. Take these steps to prevent botrytis: water in the morning and allow the plant to dry out between waterings; provide good airflow in your greenhouse; space plants so the sun can penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, use an organic or garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use light, well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Organic Herbs Thyme Fragrantissimus Orange Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Summer |
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| Color | Pale Pink |
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| Habit | Creeping, Upright |
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| Height | 4 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
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| Minimum Temp | 54 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 6-10 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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