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Another beautiful hydrangea from my balcony garden. This one is developing the most gorgeous shade deep pink!
Belgium.
National Botanic Garden.
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Hydrangea macrophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8 ft) broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn.
It seems every time I look at this hydrangea in our front yard, I'm reaching for my camera again. It really is a work of art with a different beauty every time the light changes. This was on a cloudy day just after a shower. Regardless of the light, the word "elegant" always comes to mind.
This is among the survivors from last winter, one of the six pink blossoms from four bushes, a historical low, so dearly treasured.
[syn. Broussaisia arguta]
Kanawao
Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea family)
Endemic genus to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands except Niʻihau and Kahoʻolawe)
Kaʻala, Oʻahu
These are pistillate (female) flowers. Dark red to maroon or purplish fruits will soon develop. The fruits are plentiful and mildly sweet or bland.
Male (staminate) flowers
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The fruits and flowers were eaten by early Hawaiians.
Etymology
Tha generic name Broussaisia was named in behalf of François-Joseph-Victor Broussais (1772-1838), a celebrated French physician and psycologist.
The specific epithet arguta means "sharp or sharp-tooted," likely referring to the sharp edges of the kanawao leaves.
The same hydrangea as featured in this photo last month :)
Hydrangea garden of Ohganeke
大鐘家・アジサイ
The season of Hydrangea is almost in the end.
It becomes hot in Japan gradually.
アジサイの季節もそろそろ終盤ですね。
大鐘家は県内の有数のスポットです。
Makinohara city, Shizuoka pref, Japan
On the way back to our beach house, we walked past a garden. Onemana, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand - 12-9-13
PA, Harrisburg PA.
Dried hydrangea blossoms left over from last summer. Not exactly a sign of spring, but it's what I found when I went out looking for some flowers to photograph. :-)
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In Japan hydrangea tell of the coming rainy season. They change color depending on how rainy it gets.
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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