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Thymus 'German Winter' Thyme
Thymus 'German Winter' Thyme
Hardy & upright • Classic flavor • Pink blooms
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Shipping reflects true carrier pricing from our nursery to your door. No markup—just the real cost of safe plant delivery.
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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German Winter is a thyme you can count on. It grows upright and tidy, reaching about 10–12 inches tall, with sturdy stems and small evergreen leaves that stay attractive through much of the year. In bloom, it adds soft pink flowers that bring in bees and brighten the herb garden.
The flavor is excellent—strong, classic thyme that holds up well in cooking. It’s widely used because it’s productive, easy to grow, and stays reliable even through colder winters.
This is a great choice if you want a thyme that looks neat, tastes great, and keeps going year after year.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Upright, tidy growth
- Excellent culinary flavor
- Winter-hardy
- Soft pink flowers
- Productive and reliable
- Pollinator friendly
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Perennial herb
- Sun: Full sun to light shade in hot climates
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Regular during establishment, low once established
- Hardiness: Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Upright, compact
Good drainage is essential—thyme dislikes wet soil.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: 10–12 in. × 12 in.
- Flower color: Soft pink
- Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
- Foliage: Small evergreen leaves
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in sun or light afternoon shade in hot areas
- Avoid heavy or soggy soil
- Space for airflow
- Water regularly the first season
CULINARY USES
German Winter thyme is great for:
- Roasted vegetables
- Poultry, lamb, and pork
- Soups and stews
- Marinades
- Herb blends
BEST USES
- Culinary herb gardens
- Containers
- Raised beds
- Pollinator gardens
- Kitchen-door plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose German Winter if you:
- Want hardy herbs
- Cook often with thyme
- Like upright plants
- Garden in sun with good drainage
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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