The magic carpet creeping thyme ground cover is a versatile and popular choice for gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts. This low-growing plant is known for its ability to effectively cover large areas and suppress the growth of weeds. With its fragrant foliage and colorful flowers, it adds beauty and charm to any garden or landscape. One of the key features of the magic carpet creeping thyme is its fast-growing nature. It spreads quickly and forms a dense mat of foliage, making it an excellent option for filling in empty spaces or covering bare ground. It is particularly well-suited for areas where other plants struggle to grow, such as sandy or rocky soils.
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Creeping Thyme Thymus Serpyllum Magic Carpet - If you have a stepping stone path or a flagstone patio, growing Magic Carpet seeds is a great way to add a beautiful, low-growing, drought resistant thyme to the walkway and patio crevices. Creeping Thyme Thymus Serpyllum Magic Carpet - If you have a stepping stone path or a flagstone patio, growing Magic Carpet seeds is a great way to add a beautiful, low-growing, drought resistant thyme to the walkway and patio crevices.
It is particularly well-suited for areas where other plants struggle to grow, such as sandy or rocky soils. The foliage of the magic carpet creeping thyme is small and dense. The leaves are green and emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed or brushed against.
How To Grow Creeping Thyme Magic Carpet From Seeds
Creeping Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum Magic Carpet) is a beautiful, low-growing ground cover perennial. This pink thyme with lemon fragrance is ideal for rock gardens, along walkways, gap-filler between stone steps or cascading out of containers.
The scented Thyme blooms attract bees and butterflies. The plants are deer and rabbit resistant.
Magic Carpet Thyme is a hardy plant with a short habit growth of 2 - 4 inches tall and a spread up to 24 inches wide. This dense evergreen perennial is a low maintenance plant, drought tolerant when established.
Sow Creeping Thyme seeds in starter trays indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost. This will allow the roots to develop and become strong enough before transplanting outdoors, then establish themselves through the growing season.
Scatter the Creeping Thyme seeds over the starting mix soil. Then press the Thyme seeds into the soil, but do not cover them. They need light to germinate. For a great germination rate a good seed to soil contact is required.
Keep the soil consistently moist during the germination - germination time is 14-21 days at 65 to 70°F .
Transplant the young seedlings into the garden 12 inches apart when seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall - large enough to plant out in the garden. When transplanting spoon out the seedlings to prevent damaging the stem by lifting them.
Hardened off before transplanting outdoors. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by placing them outside during the day and bringing them back inside for the cold nights.
If the temperatures remain warm both day and night (above 50 Fahrenheit) keep the young Magic Carpet plants in a sheltered place outside for a week.
When the temperature is at least 50 Fahrenheit, seedlings should be able to manage more and more sunlight and can be left outdoors overnight.
Magic Carpet thrives when gets at least four hours of sun per day, but can also tolerate partial shade.
Magic Carpet is a creeping thyme which accepts a wide range of soils as long as the drainage is good. However, Creeping Thyme will not develop well in a soil with high clay or sandy content.
Creeping thyme is a slow grower and will take more than one season to develop at its full potential.
Creeping Thyme Magic Carpet is a ground cover that can handle moderate foot traffic.
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This is a carefree and low maintenance plant, and is drought tolerant once established. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone. Creeping thyme does not do well with excessive moisture, so be careful not to over-water and drown this groundcover.
Magic carpet is commonly used for:
This adds a sensory element to the garden, delighting the senses with its aromatic scent. In addition, the foliage can withstand light foot traffic, making it a great choice for pathways or areas where people may walk. One of the standout features of the magic carpet creeping thyme is its flowers. It produces an abundance of small blooms that can range in color from pink to lavender. These flowers are not only visually appealing but also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden, helping to support the local ecosystem. In terms of care, the magic carpet creeping thyme is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for water-wise gardens. Regular pruning or shearing after flowering can help to maintain its low-growing habit and promote healthy growth. Overall, the magic carpet creeping thyme ground cover is a fantastic option for gardeners looking to add beauty, fragrance, and functionality to their landscape. Its ability to quickly cover large areas, suppress weeds, and tolerate various growing conditions makes it a versatile and popular choice. Whether used in rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover for larger areas, the magic carpet creeping thyme is sure to add a touch of magic to any garden or landscape..
Reviews for "Transforming Your Patio with Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme Groundcover"
1. Samantha - 2 stars - I recently purchased the Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme Ground Cover for my garden, and I have to say I am quite disappointed with its performance. Despite following the planting instructions and providing proper care, the thyme did not thrive as expected. It showed signs of yellowing and drying out, and it did not spread or fill in the ground as described. I have had more success with other ground covers in the past, so I would not recommend this particular variety.
2. Michael - 1 star - I was excited to try the Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme Ground Cover for my backyard, but unfortunately, it did not live up to its promises. The thyme never seemed to take root properly and remained sparse and patchy. It also did not withstand foot traffic well, as it would quickly become flattened and damaged. Overall, I was unsatisfied with the performance of this ground cover and would not purchase it again.
3. Lydia - 2 stars - The Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme Ground Cover did not meet my expectations. Despite giving it the proper care and attention, it did not spread and cover the ground as advertised. The color of the thyme also faded quickly, and it didn't add the vibrant touch I was hoping for in my garden. I would recommend exploring other options for ground covers that are more reliable and offer better results.