Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Balloon flower
In German
Hortensie
Ballonblume
In French
Hortensia
balloon Flower
In Spanish
Hortensia
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
υδραγεία
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Balão flor planta
In Polish
Hortensja
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
balloon flos plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower
Care of Silver Thyme and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.