Thymus ‘Pink Buttons’

Common Name:
Pink Buttons Thyme

Description:
Thymus ‘Pink Buttons’ is a charming low-growing thyme cultivar prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of tiny button-like pink flowers that blanket the plant in summer. Its dense, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for edging paths, planting between stepping stones, or creating a fragrant ground cover in rockeries and Mediterranean-style gardens. The small green leaves release a pleasant scent when brushed or walked upon, adding both visual and sensory appeal to the garden. In Melbourne’s climate, ‘Pink Buttons’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought and heat tolerance once established. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a practical addition to wildlife-friendly plantings. With minimal care requirements and evergreen foliage, this thyme is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking both ornamental charm and resilience in dry conditions.

Form:

• Ground Cover

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–10 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Perennial

• Herbaceous

• Bee Attracting

• Aromatic Foliage

• Ground Cover

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Between Pavers

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Sedum acre

• Lavandula stoechas

• Erigeron ‘Spindrift’

• Dianthus deltoides

• Santolina rosmarinifolia

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.