Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
In Summer
Average Water
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Hortensie
Gala Apfel
In Spanish
Hortensia
Gala
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Gala
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Gala Apple
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Gala Apple Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Gala Apple are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Gala Apple
Care of Silver Thyme and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.