Orangen-Thymian / Duft-Thymian / Frucht-Thymian

Variety

Orangen-Thymian / Duft-Thymian / Frucht-Thymian

Approved Data

created by Alex&Sempi at 01.01.2026

Features

Taste

aromatic

mild

fruity

sweetish

intensive

savory

refreshing

raw edible

Edible

Orange aroma

balsamic

Thyme aroma

Essbarkeit: Blüten

Essbarkeit: Blätter

Toxizität: ungiftig

Konsistenz: weich

Geschmacksrichtung: mediterran

Aroma: Honig

Geschmacksrichtung: Würze: leicht

Konsistenz: fest

Resistances

robust

resistant

disease resistant

Snail resistant

drought tolerant

heat resistant

Pest-resistant

slugs resistant

hardy with protection

hardy down to -10°C

Location

light: Full sun

Light: Sun

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: raised bed

Heat requirement: high

planting: house wall / wall

planting: rain-protected

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Planting: windowsill / indoor space

Planting: mounds / ridges

Fertilization: nutrient-poor

fertilization: minimal

planting: hanging basket / dish

soil moisture: well-drained

Soil: light

Soil: gravelly to sandy

fertilization: low-humus

Soil: sandy

planting: open balcony or terrace

Wind: windverträglich

fertilization: low-nitrogen

planting: covered balcony or terrace

Gartenstil: Kräutergarten

Soil: rocky, stony

Soil: loosened

Water: sparingly

pH value: neutral to alkaline (7-8)

Planting: rock garden / alpine garden

Planting: pots, tubs, or boxes

Planting: frost-free

Water: moderately

Soil moisture: dry

Fertilization: organic

planting: herb spiral

biotope: steppe / grassland

Boden: kalkhaltig

Düngung: kalktolerant

Pflanzung: Trockenmauer

Pflanzung: Bauerngarten

Düngung: flüssig

Düngung: Langzeitdünger

Düngemittel: Kalk

Nachbarn gute: trockenheitsliebende

Nachbarn schlecht: feuchtigkeitsliebend

Nachbarn schlechte: Schattenpflanzen

Good companions: calcium-loving

Good companions: sun-loving

Nachbarn schlechte: stark wuchernd

Nachbarn schlechte: hoher nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn gute: mit niedrigen Nährstoffbedarf

Nachbarn schlechte: hochwachsend

Nachbarn gute: niedrigwachsend

Pflanzung: Dachbegrünung

Pflanzung: Mauerkrone

Biotop: Magerrasen, Trockenwiese

Gießen: Olla

Gartenstil: Präriegarten

Boden: flachgründig (0-30)

Boden: karg

Biotop: Felsen, Mauer

Düngemittel: Gesteinsmehl

Düngung: nicht erforderlich

Gartenstil: Duftgarten

Color

Flower: pink

grey-green

dark brown

medium green

Black seeded

Flower: white

Oberfläche: matt

Stamm, Stiel: braun

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Stamm, Stiel: silbrig

Oberfläche: wachsig

Wurzel: weiß

Wurzel: cremeweiß

Wurzel: braun

Samen: braun

Wurzel: beige

Behaarung: silbergrau

Stamm, Stiel: graubraun/braungrau

Behaarung: weiß

Herbstfärbung: keine

Oberfläche: samtig

Frucht: schwarz

Growth habit

insect pollination

lifespan: perennial

growth habit: compact

Spring variety

growth habit: semi-upright

harvest: continuously pickable

growth habit: ground cover

flower: flowering

root type: shallow-rooted

self-fruiting

strong leaves

normal growth

warm germination

cross-pollination

leaves: densely leafed

growth habit: upright-bushy

growth habit: broad-rounded crown

Fragrant flowers

leaves: evermoist

growth habit: cushion-like growth

wide: 30 - 40 cm

propagation by cuttings

leaves: leafy

growth habit: becoming woody

growth habit: cushion-shaped

growth habit: well-branched

hermaphroditic

growth habit: upright flower stems

entire leaves

small flowers

spicate flowers

small leaves

Spear shaped leaves

propagation by seeds

propagation by division

leaves slim

dwarf shrub

ground cover

herbs

growth habit: low

Summer variety

Geschlechtertyp: einhäusig

Keimung: Lichtkeimer

Blätter: weich/zart

Wuchsform: krautig

Blätter: einfach

Blätter: duftend

Schnitt: Verjüngung

Schnitt: Form

Schnitt: Erhaltung

Schnitt: zeitiges Frühjahr

Schnitt: Sommer

Blätter: oval

Blätter: länglich

Ernte: vor Blüte

Leaves: slightly hairy

Ernteertrag: mittel

Seitentriebbildung: mäßig

Wuchs: mittel

Blütenform: lippenförmig

Blütenstand: einzeln, kleine Gruppen

Schnitt: bei Ernte

Blütenform: zygomorph (spiegelbildlich)

Vermehrung: samenfest

Blütenstand: quirlförmig

Fruit shape

smooth, sleek

egg-shaped

inconspicuous

Typ: Zerfallsfrucht - Klausen

Size: very small

Oberfläche: trocken

Oberfläche: hart

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

Orange thyme is a very aromatic culinary thyme that is also robust and long-lived. It has a particularly fruity and aromatic scent and is extremely decorative with its gray-green leaves and upright, cushion-shaped growth. The small, pale pink flowers appear in June, covering the plants abundantly. They reach a height and width of 40 cm and have an upright and compact habit. It is well adapted to our winters and prefers a full sun position. It is a real specialty in the fragrance and herb garden and a real treat for the palate. Its intense aroma is exuded on particularly warm and sunny days. It invites you to cook and experiment. The fruity, balsamic aroma is very intense. The fine leaves go well in the kitchen with candied carrots, roast potatoes or chicken and are best sprinkled over the finished dish.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

🌱 Growing from seed Sowing time - February-April on the windowsill / greenhouse. - Light germinator → Press seeds lightly, do not cover with soil. Germination conditions - Temperature: 18-22 °C - Germination time: 10-21 days - Substrate: Herb soil + 30-40 % sand. Care of the young plants - Water very sparingly - rather too dry than too wet. - Prick out after 4-6 weeks. - Transplant outdoors from mid-May if frost-free. 🌿 Planting outdoors - Planting time: spring (April-May). - Distance: 20-30 cm. - No fertilization necessary; compost only very sparingly. - Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C). ☀️ Location & soil - Full sun is essential - thyme loves warm, dry places. - Soil: nutrient-poor, sandy, well-drained. - In heavy soils, be sure to work in sand or fine gravel to prevent waterlogging. - pH value: neutral to alkaline 💧 Care - Drought-loving: only water in extreme heat. - Prune back by approx. 1/3 in spring to promote dense growth and aroma development. - Trim shoot tips after flowering to keep it compact. - Too much fertilizer damages the herb's aroma! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertilizer once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient. - In harsh locations, protection from the sun is highly recommended in case of frost. 🌸 Flowering & harvest - Flowering time: June-July. - Harvest: ◦ Before flowering → strongest aroma. ◦ During flowering → milder, but very bee-friendly. - Cut whole shoots and dry in an airy place. 🐛 Diseases & pests - Very robust when sunny and dry. - Susceptible to rust fungi and spider mites in the shade. - Slugs and aphids avoid thyme because of its aroma. - Powdery mildew (due to warm, humid air) - Root rot (due to waterlogging) ✅ Good neighbors Plants that like similar conditions are suitable. - Rosemary, sage, lavender, oregano, savory, hyssop - Tomatoes, peppers & chili, zucchini, strawberries, onions - Saxifrage, Sedum ❌ Bad neighbors - Basil - Parsley, coriander, dill - mint - Chives - Cabbages (broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage) - Pumpkin - maize - Bush beans - Tall perennials