Herbs
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
Pink Chintz thyme
A low evergreen carpet with tiny aromatic leaves and soft pink flowers. Garden uses include rock gardens, paving crevices and edging. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid hard cuts into bare wood.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- About 2 in. tall × 4–20 in. wide
- Water
- Well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4a–9b
- Bloom
- Small pink heads; June–July.
Sizes & prices
- 4.5"$6.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
- Soil
- Neutral to alkaline soil.
Growing & care
- Propagation
- Divide in spring.
Cut back after flowering to keep compact.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.