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Hydrangea, commonly named the hortensia, is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Korea, and Japan. Most are shrubs 1–3 m (3 ft 3 in – 9 ft 10 in) tall, but some are small trees, and others lianas reaching up to 30 m (100 ft) by climbing up trees. They can be either deciduous or evergreen, though the widely cultivated temperate species are all deciduous.
The flowers of many hydrangea act as natural pH indicators, sporting blue flowers when the soil is acidic and pink ones when the soil is alkaline.
Century Gardens,
Deer Lake Park,
Deer Lake, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
French hydrangeas from our garden although the third one I think is a different kind of hydrangea. Second to the last triptych I have created from Photoshop less than five years ago. I have great difficulty navigating it again and I find Lightroom more user-friendly even by just watching Youtube for instructions. Again, I cannot tell you which kind paper of used!
Possible uses. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_macrophylla
Bud and leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla by Abraham Jacobus Wendel, 1868
Amacha is a Japanese beverage made from fermented leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii.
Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium is a drug made from the fermented and dried leaves of H. macrophylla var. thunbergii with possible antiallergic and antimicrobial properties.[14] It also has a hepatoprotective activity by suppression of D-galactosamine-induced liver injury in vitro and in vivo.[15]
Hydrangea macrophylla is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone.[16]
Leaf extracts of Hydrangea macrophylla are being investigated as a possible source of new chemical compounds with antimalarial activity.[17][18] Hydrangeic acid from the leaves is being investigated as a possible anti-diabetic drug as it significantly lowered blood glucose, triglyceride, and free fatty acid levels in laboratory animals.
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The Hydrangeas did very well this year, although in general the heads are smaller probably due to the hot summer.
Now some have been dried and form a lovely dash of colour in the room.
Hydrangea, the name, comes from the Greek words "hydro" or water, and "angeion," or vase = water vase, they prefer a lot of water.
A very ancient plant, found in fossils going back thousands of years.
Flower lovers will know that there is a flower language.
Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by delicate blooms.
Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people.
So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, a gift of flowers for a special someone will always create its own personal meaning, too.
HYDRANGEA - Thank You for Understanding.
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Such a pretty hydrangea ... flowers can always brighten up my day!
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Hydrangea, commonly named hortensia, is a genus of more than 70 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. The flowers of many hydrangea act as natural pH indicators. Hydrangea flower color can change based on the pH in soil. Soil with a pH of 5.5 or lower will produce blue flowers, a pH of 6.5 or higher will produce pink hydrangeas, and soil in between 5.5 and 6.5 will have purple hydrangeas. White hydrangeas, however, cannot be color-manipulated by soil pH because they do not produce pigment for color.
Kula Botanical Gardens, 638 Kekaulike Avenue
Kula, Maui, Hawaii 96790.
In the fall Hydrangeas take on a burnished autumnal glow - the last hurrah of the garden year before the frost of winter.
"Autumn is springtime in reverse." ~ Terri Guillemets
... these newly-planted ones play their part in this lakeshore planting, Montalto Estate, Co. Down. Hard to imagine that this estate was the site of the Battle of Ballynahinch during the 1798 Rebellion.
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One of the beautiful blue and green hydrangeas at Filoli.
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Playing around in our yard with the old Soft Spot filter.
Looks better " Large"
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