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The trail is bursting with blooming, wild, native oakleaf hydrangea shrubs.
DeKalb County (North Druid Hills), Georgia, USA.
24 May 2024.
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▶ "Hydrangea quercifolia — commonly known as oakleaf hydrangea or oak-leaved hydrangea— is a deciduous shrub with white showy flower heads, in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to the southeastern United States, often in woodland habitats.
Hydrangea quercifolia grows to 3–12 feet tall (0.91–3.66 m). The leaves are yellowish green to dark green on top and silvery-white underneath, turning rich shades of red, bronze, and purple in autumn.
Hydrangea quercifolia flowers are borne in erect panicles [cone-shaped flower clusters] 6–12 inches tall (15.2–30.5 cm) and 3–5 inches wide (7.6–12.7 cm). Flowers age in color from creamy white to pink; by autumn and winter, they are a dry, papery rusty brown. Hydrangea quercifolia and Hydrangea paniculata are the only hydrangeas with panicles; all the others have their flowers in umbels [flat-topped clusters].
Its specific epithet combines the Latin words quercus ('oak') and folium ('leaf'). Although the plant's leaves vaguely resemble larger versions of oak tree leaves, it is not closely related to oak species."
— Wikipedia.
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Immediately after taking the shot, I looked up and saw ... this!
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’ Endless Summer
Love this hydrangea! The flower heads start out as a cluster of buttery yellow buds that turn to blue as they open (we keep the soil very acidic to get blue blossoms). This one is just starting to turn blue as it opens.
Explored: June 14, 2019 (#35)
Yes, my wife grows hydrangeas. Yes, I take a few photos of them. ;-)
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一昨日の雨で元気を増した紫陽花をみながら、「わざわざ北鎌倉まで行かなくても....」と思った週末でした。
Looking at the hydrangea that was rejuvenated by the rain the day before yesterday, I thought, "It's enough here without having to go all the way to Kita-Kamakura." It was such a weekend.
#AbFav_END_of_SUMMER_🏫👩🏫
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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I planted three new hydrangeas this fall along the back fence and am looking forward to more color there next year.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blaumeise' is a stunning lacecap hydrangea known for its vibrant blue flowers and adaptability to various garden settings.
This variety features large, flat flower heads that can reach up to 9 inches (22 cm) across, with cobalt blue florets surrounding a central cluster of tiny fertile flowers. In alkaline soils, the flowers may turn a soft pink colour. The plant has coarsely toothed, glossy dark green leaves that frame the flowers.
'Blaumeise' thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist. It is best suited for rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. The plant prefers acidic to neutral soil for optimal blue coloration. To maintain the blue hue, gardeners can add aluminum sulfate to the soil. Conversely, adding lime will shift the colour towards pink.
Ensure the soil is kept evenly moist, as this hydrangea is not drought-tolerant. Mulching around the base can help retain soil moisture and protect the roots.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth for the next season. Avoid heavy pruning in late autumn to protect the buds from frost damage.
It is the high season of hydrangea blooms, and because of the Covid-19 shutdown, I've had more time to observe the day-to-day changes. What fascinates me most, besides the different stages of blooms, is the way one can alter the color of blooms from pink to blue and in-between. It all depends on the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, In fact, hydrangea blossoms are not flowers at all, but specialized sepals, or leaves, They act like nature's litmus paper, although the colors are opposite: pink for plants grown in alkaline soil, and blue for those in acidic soil. it is not unusual to see these opposing colors in the same plant, depending on the varying acidity of the soil the roots feed from.
Learn more surprising facts about hydrangeas at: www.americanscientist.org/article/curious-chemistry-guide...
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Starved for color, I made this composite to satisfy my gardening withdrawl...
1. Hydrangea-purple, 2. Hydrangea- violet, 3. Hydrangea- natural, 4. Hydrangea- navy, 5. Hydrangea- pink, 6. Hydrangea- green, 7. Hydrangea- Blue, 8. Hydrangea- red, 9. IMG_6941c, 10. IMG_6941f, 11. IMG_6941m, 12. IMG_6941c
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- I got this plant for free in severe dried-out condition from a local florist. After 3 years in my garden it is is still only 20 cm high, but flowering it does very well.
And of course there exists a 'HansHoltiana' variety now too.
- Deze plant kreeg ik gratis van een lokale bloemist omdat geheel verdroogd was. Na 3 jaar in mijn tuin is hij nog nauwelijks 20 cm hoog, maar bloeien doet hij prima.
En natuurlijk bestaat er nu ook een 'HansHoltiana' variëteit.