Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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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
broad, flat
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
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, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Hydrangea
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Hortensie
In French
Prunus salicina
Hortensia
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Hortensia
In Greek
Methley Plum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Hortênsia
In Polish
Methley Plum
Hortensja
In Latin
Methley Plum
Hibiscus
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Methley Plum and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Methley Plum and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Methley Plum and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum and Silver Thyme
Care of Methley Plum and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Methley 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.