Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
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White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Hydrangea
In German
cherry Plum
Hortensie
In French
Prunus
Hortensia
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Hortensia
In Greek
Cherry Plum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Hortensja
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color:
Cherry Plum leaf color:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme
Care of Cherry Plum and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.