Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
Hydrangea
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Hortensia
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Hortensia
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Burning Bush and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Burning Bush and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Burning Bush and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Burning Bush and Silver Thyme
Care of Burning Bush and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.