Thyme ‘Silver Posie’ is a very attractive variety that excels as an ornamental as well as an edible. A variegated form of common thyme, it boasts the same great flavour, but each tiny green leaf is daintily edged in white to give a shimmering effect. Forming a compact little bush, this hardy evergreen produces short spikes of lilac-pink flowers in summer that are highly attractive to bees. This essential culinary herb is as versatile in the garden as it is in the kitchen: given a sunny spot with good drainage, it will thrive in beds, containers, rock gardens, stone walls and even cracks in paving. Thyme is particularly useful in coastal gardens, where it copes well with winds and dry conditions. Leaf colouring intensifies in winter, making ‘Silver Posie’ a lovely addition to winter and spring container displays. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 45cm (18in).