Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Bronze
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
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Sakaki
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sakaki
In German
Hortensie
Sperrstrauch
In French
Hortensia
Sakaki
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sakaki
In Polish
Hortensja
Sakaki
Family
Lamiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Sakaki
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Thyme and Sakaki Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Sakaki are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Silver Thyme and Sakaki
Care of Silver Thyme and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.