Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
China Doll
In Hindi
Hydrangea
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Zimmeresche
In French
Hortensia
china doll
In Spanish
Hortensia
china doll
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Hortensja
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sinis pupa ligno
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and China Doll
Season and care of Silver Thyme and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and China Doll Physical Information
Silver Thyme and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and China Doll are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and China Doll
Care of Silver Thyme and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.