Thymus ‘Jekka’s – Jekka’s Thyme

Jekka’s Thyme, named after renowned herb grower Jekka McVicar, is a dense, low-growing variety valued for both flavour and garden performance.

Flowering earlier in the season than many other thyme varieties, it responds well to deadheading. Simply trim it back with garden shears and it will reward you with another flush of flowers through summer.

This is a versatile herb for the kitchen garden. Harvest the fresh new growth for culinary use, or plant it along pathways where the fragrant foliage can be brushed or gently crushed underfoot. While it works well as an edging plant, it is slightly too tall for planting between pavers in areas with heavy foot traffic.

The plant is covered in pale pink flowers that attract bees, adding to its appeal as both a productive and ornamental herb.

Jekka McVicar is widely regarded as one of the leading herb growers in the UK and internationally. For more information, Try a search for Jekka’s Herb Farm, or simply Jekka’s, its well worth a read.

How to Grow Jekka’s Thyme

Jekka’s Thyme is easy to grow when given the right conditions.

• Position in full sun for best growth and flavour.
• Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil.
• Plant in spring as temperatures rise, or in late summer.
• Water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser at planting time.
• Apply a light mulch around the base.
• Water during extended dry periods, but avoid wet or soggy soil.
• Prune after flowering to maintain a bushy shape and encourage fresh growth.

Jekka’s Thyme vs Thymus vulgaris

Compared to Thymus vulgaris, Jekka’s Thyme has slightly larger leaves and produces more abundant, larger flowers. It has a more sprawling, low-growing habit and will readily form roots where stems touch the ground.

In terms of flavour, there is little noticeable difference. Flowers appear mainly at the tips of the stems, creating a soft, carpet-like effect.

Jekka’s Thyme is available for sale from the following nurseries

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