{"product_id":"pink-chintz-creeping-thyme-cutting-thymus-serpyllum-pink-chintz-live-herb-plant-starter","title":"Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme Cutting (Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz') - Live Herb Plant Starter","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePink Chintz Creeping Thyme Live Plant Cutting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Chintz’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate low-growing texture and seasonal color with Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornamental thyme is appreciated for its gray-green aromatic foliage, spreading growth habit, and pink flowers. Under suitable growing conditions, it can gradually form a dense mat and attract visiting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Chintz is well suited for rock gardens, pathway edges, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and groundcover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cutting is freshly harvested from plants grown at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead and carefully prepared for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fresh, unrooted Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4–6 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rockwool rooting cube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-protective packaging for transit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic care and propagation instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for an unrooted plant cutting—not an established, rooted plant or finished groundcover plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each cutting is naturally grown and individually harvested, its size, branching, foliage color, fragrance, and overall appearance may vary from the listing photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-growing, spreading habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray-green aromatic foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink flowers under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for rock gardens, borders, and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be planted near pathway edges or between widely spaced stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally drought tolerant after establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers may attract visiting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan gradually form a groundcover mat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering, foliage density, mature spread, and bloom color can vary according to climate, season, maturity, sunlight, soil, and other growing conditions. A specific bloom date, flower quantity, or rate of coverage cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Chintz’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing perennial in suitable growing zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate after establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, spreading, and mat-forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers may attract visiting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce rooted and transplanted, Pink Chintz performs best in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Avoid keeping established plants continuously saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may tolerate occasional light foot traffic after becoming established, but it should not be planted where it will receive frequent or heavy traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage may remain evergreen or semi-evergreen in some climates, while colder conditions can cause seasonal dormancy or foliage loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Chintz is grown primarily as an ornamental thyme. Its fragrance and flavor may differ from culinary varieties such as English Thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden performance, mature spread, flowering, and winter hardiness depend on the purchaser’s climate, growing zone, soil, planting location, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcover plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathway edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator-friendly growing spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas between widely spaced stepping stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental herb gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Care Immediately After Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack your cutting immediately after delivery and remove all shipping materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower portion of the stem in clean, room-temperature water for a minimum of 48 hours. Keep all foliage above the waterline, with only the lower stem and at least one propagation node in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recovery period allows the cutting to rehydrate and recover from normal shipping stress before rooting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recovery period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cutting in bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the water if it becomes cloudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not add fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow any foliage to remain submerged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary wilting or softness can occur after shipping and does not necessarily indicate that the cutting is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooting Your Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial 48-hour recovery period, continue rooting the cutting using one of these methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lower stem and propagation node in clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower stem and propagation node into the included pre-soaked rockwool cube supplied with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all foliage above the waterline and do not allow the rockwool cube to dry out. Provide bright, indirect light while roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not transfer the cutting into soil immediately after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the cutting to remain in water or water-supplied rockwool until several healthy roots have developed and the roots are at least two inches long. Once the roots reach that length, the cutting may be transplanted into an appropriate, well-draining potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting time varies according to temperature, light, water quality, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and rooting techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcover gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator-friendly landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb garden design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden planning and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information About Live Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a living, unrooted plant cutting. Successful rooting and future plant growth depend on shipping conditions, temperature, handling, propagation method, moisture, light, climate, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully select and package each cutting, but rooting success, flowering, mature spread, and future plant performance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf The Robertson Rottie Ranch makes an error with your order or is unable to fulfill it, we will address the issue in accordance with our Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plant orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days and normally ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the likelihood of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cutting will be wrapped with moisture-protective materials and carefully packaged for transit. Tracking information will be provided when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive cuttings are available for purchase only when we are actively accepting and fulfilling plant orders. If seasonal temperatures or severe weather require us to pause live-plant shipping, this listing will be marked unavailable until ordering resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for confirming that this plant can legally be shipped to and grown at their destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Homestead to Yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cutting is grown and freshly harvested by Mountain Moon Apothecary, the botanical and herb-growing line of The Robertson Rottie Ranch, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our small mountain homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515185869049,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2927\/4617\/files\/ab8e5a70-e1ec-4d9c-9be8-7df5a738974c.png?v=1781202811","url":"https:\/\/therobertsonrottieranch.com\/products\/pink-chintz-creeping-thyme-cutting-thymus-serpyllum-pink-chintz-live-herb-plant-starter","provider":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}