Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark 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
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Hortensie
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Hortensia
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Hortensia
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Hortensja
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Catharanthus roseus
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Silver Thyme and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.