Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Saw-tooth like
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
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
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 before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil
Other Uses
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Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
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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, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
regal geranium
In German
Hortensie
Regal Geranie
In French
Hortensia
geranium royale
In Spanish
Hortensia
geranio regia
In Greek
υδραγεία
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
gerânio régio
In Polish
Hortensja
regal geranium
In Latin
Hibiscus
regal geranium
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium
Care of Silver Thyme and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.