For The Love Of Hydrangeas
Taken at the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory.
Many thanks for the visits, comments, invites and faves...it is always appreciated...
Some fun facts of Hydrangea
1 ) Hydrangea is from Greek descent: "Hydro" means water and "angos" means jar or vessel. And in fact, hydrangeas need lots of water to thrive.
2) Each hydrangea color also has a meaning behind it:
Pink represents love and sincerity
Blue represents forgiveness
White represents boasting or bragging
Purple represents abundance and understanding
3) Hydrangeas are extremely poisonous. The compounds in the leaves release cyanide when eaten, so keep the plant away from small children or pets.
4) For one type known as bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), you can change the color of their flowers by adjusting the soil pH with soil amendments.
The more acidic the soil, the bluer your hydrangeas will turn out. The more alkaline, the pinker your hydrangeas will be.
5) Hydrangeas are unique because they have super sticky pollen. That makes it difficult for wind to blow the pollen around, making these flowers perfect for allergy-prone gardeners. They're also fragrance free, which makes them a great addition for those who are headache prone or have sensitive noses.
6 ) It may look like hydrangeas have tons of petals, but they're actually called sepals. Sepals are small leaves that protect the flower bud. They usually start out green and turn into the rich pinks, purples, and blues that grab our attention.
Peaceful Friday
For The Love Of Hydrangeas
Taken at the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory.
Many thanks for the visits, comments, invites and faves...it is always appreciated...
Some fun facts of Hydrangea
1 ) Hydrangea is from Greek descent: "Hydro" means water and "angos" means jar or vessel. And in fact, hydrangeas need lots of water to thrive.
2) Each hydrangea color also has a meaning behind it:
Pink represents love and sincerity
Blue represents forgiveness
White represents boasting or bragging
Purple represents abundance and understanding
3) Hydrangeas are extremely poisonous. The compounds in the leaves release cyanide when eaten, so keep the plant away from small children or pets.
4) For one type known as bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), you can change the color of their flowers by adjusting the soil pH with soil amendments.
The more acidic the soil, the bluer your hydrangeas will turn out. The more alkaline, the pinker your hydrangeas will be.
5) Hydrangeas are unique because they have super sticky pollen. That makes it difficult for wind to blow the pollen around, making these flowers perfect for allergy-prone gardeners. They're also fragrance free, which makes them a great addition for those who are headache prone or have sensitive noses.
6 ) It may look like hydrangeas have tons of petals, but they're actually called sepals. Sepals are small leaves that protect the flower bud. They usually start out green and turn into the rich pinks, purples, and blues that grab our attention.
Peaceful Friday