Blue Hydrangea
One of three images of a "True Blue" Hydrangea plant (Hydrangea macrophylla). It was given to me, on December 19, 2013, in appreciation for a service I perform for my former school district. Although it is a lovely plant, I have a personal opinion that no one should give living things--plant or animal--as gifts. With the gift comes the implied responsibility to keep said thing alive--something I don't do well, particularly with the plant varieties! When I researched how to care for this beauty, I learned that holiday "foil-wrapped" plants are grown in such a way as to force multiple blooms & that they don't, usually live long, nor can they, often, transition successfully to outdoor life. I learned that Hydrangeas like to be kept cold & fairly dry. So, for now, it's enjoying life in my sunroom & I can enjoy it, once a day, when I'm on my treadmill, without undue guilt! Side note--guess what? Those lovely "blossoms" are modified leaves, aka bracts, just like poinsettias & dogwood! The flower is that tiny bit in the center of the four bracts! Thanks, Martin!
Blue Hydrangea
One of three images of a "True Blue" Hydrangea plant (Hydrangea macrophylla). It was given to me, on December 19, 2013, in appreciation for a service I perform for my former school district. Although it is a lovely plant, I have a personal opinion that no one should give living things--plant or animal--as gifts. With the gift comes the implied responsibility to keep said thing alive--something I don't do well, particularly with the plant varieties! When I researched how to care for this beauty, I learned that holiday "foil-wrapped" plants are grown in such a way as to force multiple blooms & that they don't, usually live long, nor can they, often, transition successfully to outdoor life. I learned that Hydrangeas like to be kept cold & fairly dry. So, for now, it's enjoying life in my sunroom & I can enjoy it, once a day, when I'm on my treadmill, without undue guilt! Side note--guess what? Those lovely "blossoms" are modified leaves, aka bracts, just like poinsettias & dogwood! The flower is that tiny bit in the center of the four bracts! Thanks, Martin!