Add beauty, fragrance, and functionality to your landscape with Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz', one of the most popular Pink Creeping Thyme varieties. This low-growing evergreen perennial forms a dense carpet of soft gray-green foliage topped with masses of delicate pink flowers that bloom earlier than many other creeping thyme selections.

Perfect for planting between stepping stones, along pathways, in rock gardens, or spilling over retaining walls, 'Pink Chintz' creates a colorful, fragrant groundcover that releases a pleasant herbal scent when lightly brushed or walked upon. During its long flowering season, the nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while remaining naturally resistant to deer.

Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, this easy-care perennial thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making it an outstanding choice for xeriscapes, cottage gardens, fairy gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.

🌾 Key Features

🌸 Soft pink flowers blanket the foliage

🌿 Evergreen gray-green aromatic leaves

🚶 Perfect between stepping stones and pathways

🐝 Excellent pollinator plant

🦌 Deer resistant

☀️ Thrives in full sun

💧 Drought tolerant once established

🌱 Low-growing, spreading groundcover

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Common Name: Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Herb

Foliage Color: Gray Green

Flower Color: Pink

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer

Mature Height: 1–2 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Low, Mat-Forming, Spreading

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Water Needs: Low to Moderate

Soil: Well-Drained Sandy, Gravelly or Loamy Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9

Characteristics: Evergreen, Fragrant Foliage, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Walkable Groundcover, Low Maintenance

🌼 Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Between stepping stones
• Walkways and pathways
• Rock gardens
• Fairy gardens
• Xeriscape landscapes
• Herb gardens
• Groundcover plantings
• Border edging
• Retaining walls
• Container gardens
• Alpine gardens
• Living thyme lawns

Its dense evergreen foliage provides year-round texture while its soft pink blooms create a stunning carpet of color.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Sedum
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Dianthus
• Sempervivum
• Echinacea
• Creeping Phlox
• Aubrieta
• Blue Fescue
• Armeria

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in full sun for the densest foliage and best flowering.

Grow in well-drained soil and avoid consistently wet conditions.

Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods.

Lightly shear plants after flowering to maintain a dense, tidy appearance.

Avoid excessive fertilization, as lean soils encourage the best growth and fragrance.