Does thyme die every year?

 Hi

I've planted thyme twice in the last 2 yrs - approaching winter in UK
all its leaves fall off and doesn't grow back next year - despite doing
very well when I first plant it.

Is this what its supposed to do? If not what should I do

 
Terry wrote

No, it normally acts like a low growing shrub and comes into leaf and takes
off again the next year. After a few years it can look very sorry for itself
even if pruned back, all leggy and straggly, at which point I replace with a
rooted cutting or new plant.

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London

 

You'll hate this but "some thymes."

;-)

That is to say, I have several varieties of thyme planted outside and every
year I have to replace some of them.

To ensure they make it through the winter, grown whichever type you like in
a largish pot on the kitchen window sill and put a little water in the
bottom when it gets dry at the top.

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Brian
"Anyway, if you have been, thanks for listening."

 Thanks fellas

Brian don't lose the day job. ;-)

Should I prune it all the way to the ground or just the stems which are
dry leaving the green leafless stems.


Brian Watson wrote:

 

Just the "dead" stems.

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Brian