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After the rain - white when first in bloom, gradually taking on a pinkish tinge as it comes to the end of it's flowering cycle
A few days ago on a dog walk we passed some little pots outside someone's wall - it was obvious they didn't want them so we picked them up - one is still in bud but they other is starting to flower! I hope it'll be okay despite the patches on the leaves.
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.
Have a wonderful day and thank you for your comments with all my heart, M, (*_*)
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A last view of Hydrangea Valley at Trebah Gardens, Cornwall. The plants in the background are Giant Gunnera: rhubarb-like plants, so huge you can walk under them!
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Hydrangea serrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to mountainous regions of Korea and Japan. Common names include mountain hydrangea and tea of heaven. Growing to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with oval leaves and panicles of blue and pink flowers in summer and autumn (fall). It is widely cultivated as an attractive ornamental shrub throughout the world in areas with suitable climate and soil.
The leaves of mountain hydrangea contain phyllodulcin, a natural sweetener, and are used to make regionally popular herbal teas (sugukcha in Korea and amacha in Japan). Amacha tea is used in Japan in the celebration of Buddha's birth.
The hydrangeas are in bloom and making quite a show. When the hydrangea flowers finish the roses will be the primary source of color in this area of the garden. Will also need to add a few annuals to that swan.
There is a very specific oak leaf hydrangea at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens that is just beautiful year after year.
This will have to do for my weekly challenge pic as well. I took only this single shot in more than 11 days so it does arch over the whole week!