Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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In Summer
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In German
Gala Apfel
Hortensie
In Spanish
Gala
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Gala
Hortênsia
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
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Season and Care of Gala Apple and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Gala Apple and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Gala Apple and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple 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 Gala Apple and Silver Thyme
Care of Gala Apple and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.