Carol DM
With immense flower heads, hydrangeas have an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. My Grandmother always had them growing in her yard. They bring back fond memories. They are easy to cultivate, tolerate almost any soil, and produce abundant blooms.
Colors to choose from are blue, vibrant pink, frosty white, lavender, and rose blossoms, sometimes all blooming on the same plant! Mine were blue this past year, sometimes they will change color depending on the acid in the soil. My photo was a couple of years ago when the blooms were purple.
Use dried hydrangea flowers to create a wreath or other decorations around the house:
- Cut the flower heads when the flowers have matured and developed a papery consistency.
- Remove leaves from stems, and hang upside down in a warm, dry, dark, airy room.
- When completely dry (usually a couple of weeks), store in a dry location out of direct sunlight.
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Have you seen the Hydrangea bloom?
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We have a waterfall of fame and a garden near it had beautiful flowers of this species.
That is great to hear my friend.
Wish to see the Hydrangea bloom someday, so charming flower!!!
They are a beautiful cluster my friend.
I can admire any flower, can’t grow one to save my life.
Takes a little item and patience to learn.
I do not have this flower … but my neighbors have it
They are gorgeous blooms.
Well done! Nice picture!
Thank you very much Georgi.