{"product_id":"creeping-thyme-seedlings","title":"Creeping Thyme Seedlings","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .qps-product-page {\n    --qps-navy:#1D1D4D;\n    --qps-green:#7CAC4E;\n    --qps-berry:#DE3467;\n    --qps-leaf:#83B644;\n    --qps-lime:#DCFB50;\n    --qps-cream:#FBFAF4;\n    --qps-text:#425f4b;\n    font-family:inherit;\n    color:var(--qps-text);\n    background:var(--qps-cream);\n    border-radius:24px;\n    padding:26px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    line-height:1.6;\n  }\n  .qps-product-page * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  .qps-title { color:var(--qps-navy); font-size:34px; line-height:1.1; margin:0 0 14px; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.28); }\n  .qps-lead { font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px; }\n  .qps-highlight { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#F4F7EE); border-left:5px solid var(--qps-berry); border-radius:16px; padding:15px; margin:16px 0; }\n  .qps-card-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:10px; margin:18px 0; }\n  .qps-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08); border-radius:14px; padding:12px; }\n  .qps-card strong, .qps-highlight strong { color:var(--qps-navy); }\n  .qps-icon { width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:rgba(222,52,103,.12); color:var(--qps-navy); font-size:12px; font-weight:900; margin-right:6px; }\n  .qps-detail { margin-top:12px; background:#fff; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1); overflow:hidden; }\n  .qps-detail summary { cursor:pointer; padding:14px 16px; font-weight:900; color:var(--qps-navy); background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#F4F7EE); list-style:none; }\n  .qps-detail summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .qps-detail summary:after { content:\"+\"; float:right; color:var(--qps-berry); font-size:22px; line-height:1; }\n  .qps-detail[open] summary:after { content:\"–\"; }\n  .qps-detail-content { padding:0 16px 16px; }\n  .qps-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; }\n  .qps-table th, .qps-table td { text-align:left; padding:9px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1); vertical-align:top; }\n  .qps-table th { color:var(--qps-navy); }\n  .qps-tip { margin-top:16px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qps-navy),#2d2d68); color:#fff; padding:16px; border-radius:16px; }\n\n  @media (max-width:700px) {\n    .qps-product-page { padding:16px; border-radius:18px; }\n    .qps-title { font-size:28px; }\n    .qps-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n    .qps-table, .qps-table tbody, .qps-table tr, .qps-table td { display:block; width:100%; }\n    .qps-table thead { display:none; }\n    .qps-table tr { padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12); }\n    .qps-table td { border:0; padding:5px 0; }\n    .qps-table td:before { content:attr(data-label); display:block; font-weight:900; color:var(--qps-navy); }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eCreeping Thyme (\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, low-growing herb that offers both culinary and ornamental appeal. It is an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, pathways, pots or as an aromatic addition to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eThis versatile, fragrant herb thrives in sunny, well-drained positions and rewards gardeners with dense foliage, delicate flowers and a beautiful thyme aroma when brushed or walked near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eCreeping Thyme is easy to care for once established, making it perfect for gardeners looking for a hardy ground cover, low-maintenance herb or attractive edible landscape plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy live Creeping Thyme seedling approximately 10–15 cm tall including the root system, ready to establish as a fragrant culinary herb and attractive ground cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Seedling Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 10–15 cm including root system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants 10–15 cm apart; rows 25–30 cm apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥗 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady in approx. 2–3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e☀ Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater deeply but infrequently; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGround cover, rock gardens, pathways, pots and cooking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e Growing Journey: Seedling to Established Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTimeline\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransplant-ready seedling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou receive a live Creeping Thyme seedling around 10–15 cm tall including roots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeks 1–4 after transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeedling settles into free-draining soil and begins producing fresh aromatic growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonths 2–3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlants begin forming a low-growing mat of fragrant foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–3 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly harvest small amounts for cooking once the plant is established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-Term Production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOngoing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith proper care, Creeping Thyme can continue producing for several years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Success Checklist\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreeping Thyme performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood drainage prevents waterlogging and reduces the risk of root rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAim for slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA pH around 6.0–7.0 supports healthy thyme growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater deeply but infrequently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncourages strong roots while avoiding overwatering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed lightly in spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA small amount of compost, aged manure or balanced fertiliser is usually enough.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim lightly after growth flushes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps keep plants compact, dense and tidy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🥗\u003c\/span\u003e Culinary Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003eCreeping Thyme has a fragrant, savoury flavour that works beautifully in everyday cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip small amounts for roast vegetables, meats, salads, soups and sauces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest stems and dry them for long-term herb storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tiny leaves add aroma and flavour without overpowering a dish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e Ornamental \u0026amp; Garden Benefits\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003eCreeping Thyme forms a low-growing, spreading mat that works beautifully as ground cover, between stepping stones, in rock gardens, along borders or in pots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen flowering, it adds soft colour to the garden and can help attract bees and beneficial pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts aromatic foliage also makes it a beautiful sensory plant for paths and garden edges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🐛\u003c\/span\u003e Pest \u0026amp; Care Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e root rot in waterlogged soil, poor growth in heavy shade and reduced vigour from overwatering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e soggy soil, excessive feeding and lack of sun can reduce compact growth and aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest defence:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, free-draining soil, light feeding and deep but infrequent watering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQPS Grower’s Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Creeping Thyme in a sunny, well-drained spot and avoid overwatering. 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