Cerastium Victoria

Thymus pseudolanuginosus «Victoria» – a perennial herbaceous plant from the mint family, prized for its dense cushions of creeping stems and a delicate white canopy of flowers. The flowering stems reach a height of 15–20 cm, and the flowers, about 1.5 cm in diameter, form inflorescences that create an effective decorative layer against a rocky soil background.

The plant is highly resistant to adverse conditions: it is sun-loving, hardy, and drought-tolerant. Most suitable locations are the bases of alpine gardens, crevices between rocks, borders, and rockeries. Thymus does not require rich soil; it prefers well-drained soils with the addition of crushed peat to retain moisture around the roots.

Care for «Victoria» is simple: sowing is done in March in a greenhouse or in open ground in April/late autumn, with seedlings appearing within 10–15 days. Seedlings are pricked out into trays at a distance of 3–5 cm and transplanted to their permanent location in July. The plant blooms in the second year, flowering lasts 25–30 days in May-June. As it grows, bushes are trimmed, and replanting is done every 3–5 years to maintain the decorative cover. Regular trimming and moderate watering maintain the plant's health and attractive appearance.