All about Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea bushes are some of the most beautiful flowers around. I love the many varieties that this bush comes in. These bushes produce large round flower heads that generally bloom in mid-summer. There are two types of flower heads. The first being the male type called ray florets which produce the large blooms and the second being the fertile florets containing the male and female parts and are generally found in the center of the cluster. Hydrangea bushes are native to North and South America, Central and Eastern Asia as well as the Himalayas. These bushes come in a variety of colors with shades of cream, white, pink, blue, mauve and purple. The color that develops depends on the PH of the soil. Hydrangea bushes love the sunshine. They generally grow from 3 to 10 feet but there are some varieties that can grow upwards of 20 feet. I will share lots of great photos and useful information for you here.
Hydrangea Postcard
Enhance Your Garden With Hydrangea Bushes
Planting Hydrangeas
- Planting,Transplanting and Fertilizing Hydrangeas
- Found this wonderful site with all kinds of wonderful information on when and where to plant your hydrangea bushes. There are many amazing photographs of the different varieties too, and fabulous details. Be sure to check this out!
Pastel Hydrangeas
Soft colored hydrangeas in shades of pink and mauve! Stunning!
Stunning Pastel Hydrangea Bushes
Beautiful Hydrangea Bushes
Pretty Blooms
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Hydrangea Bushes
Beautiful Blooms
- Endless Summerblooms
- 'Blushing Bride Hydrangea' (featuring white mopheads) popular for bridal bouquets and the new additon 'Twist and Shout' is amazing people with the beautiful repeat blooms! A must see!
- Weddings - Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet
- Some beautiful ideas for wedding bouquets using hydrangea blooms!
Colors of Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea bushes come in a variety of colors. Hydrangea can also change their color depending on the type of soil conditions they are planted in. The PH level of the soil affects the ability of the plant to take in and use the micro-nutrient aluminum which causes the color change in the plant. For instance in acidic soil which has a higher aluminum content the flower will be a blue color. The more aluminum the bluer the flower. If the soil contains less aluminum the flower will be white and if the soil is alkaline the blooms will generally be pink. Two Beauties
Fresh Postage Featuring Lovely Hydrangea Bushes
Larger Blooms on your Hydrangea Bushes
For clusters of larger flowers thin down the plant to half the original number of stems.
Soft Pink Hydrangea
These make beautiful bouquets for the home or for a special occasion like weddings or anniversaries.
Another View of the Soft Pink Hydrangea
Pretty Magnets
Beautiful Books About Hydrangea Bushes
Complete Hydrangeas
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Hydrangeas for American Gardens
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Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide
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A variety of Videos on Hydrangeas
Hydrangea Flower Arrangements : Hydrangea Flower Arrangement With Roses
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Pretty Cards Featuring Beautiful Hydrangea Bushes
Common Varieties of Hydrangea Bushes
Mopheads- big leaf foliage with large bouquet like clusters in many colors
Lacecaps - same speciies as mopheads but daintier with fertile flowers around edge
Vines - climber, large cream colored flowerheads, delicate scent
Oakleaf - beautiful, low maintenace, leaves change color
Soft Blue Hydrangea Bush
I love this photograph, I took it at a local garden. So beautiful with the sun shining down on it!
Just a Beauty
Tips for your Hydrangea Bushes
Too much shade or improper pruning can result in decreased blooms. They love light and the warmth of the sun.
Hydrangea Bushes and Gardening Sites
- Flower Gardening Made Easy
- Information on Hydrangea and other wonderful plants.
- Garden Help
- Great information. Choosing the right variety for your garden!
- Hydrangea Plant
- Care, Maintenance and Varieties of Hydrangea for your garden.
- Hydrangea
- All about the beauty and care of Hydrangea plants. Beautiful photos enhance this site. Definitely worth a look!
- Hydrangea - Spring Meadow Nursery
- This is a beautiful site with a great overview of hydrangea shrubs and the different cultivars. Some beautiful photos too!
Basket Arrangement with Hydrangea Bushes
Favourite Color Bloom
Caring for your Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea are pretty hardy plants. They don't require a lot of pruning mainly remove the dead wood and old blooms to encourage new growth. Although cutting the hydrangea at the wrong time of year can leave you with fewer blooms. Some varieties bloom on last years growth and some from the new season. Identify what type of hydrangea you have before cutting stems. Cutting back blooms will encourage new buds. Thinning the canes on your plant will help to increase flowerhead size. Hydrangea are a wonderful plant for the novice gardener and add so much beauty to a garden with little work!
Creating Perfect Soil Conditions
PH conditions are important in gardening as soil acidity or alkalinity directly affects the growth of plants. Soil that is too acidic or to sweet prevents plants from being able to take up the proper nutrients that they need to flourish. Most home grown plants prefer soil a little on the acidic side about 6.5 ph. The rule of thumb is below 7 is acidic above 7 is alkaline. Most plants acquire the nutrients that they need when the soil solution ranges between 6.0 and 7.5. Hydrangea bushes general prefer a more acid rich soil, with a ph of 5.0 to 5.8, you may have to experiment a little. Remember that the hydrangea color can change depending on the acidity or alkalinity of the soil.
Soft White Hydrangea
Potted Hydrangea Bushes
DOUBLE Potted Hydrangea Bush (burgundy)
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Premium Quality Climbing Hydrangea Five Gallon Shipped Potted in Soil
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Baby Blue Hydrangea
Had to share this beautiful blue photograph I took of this hydrangea! The soft blue color is just amazing!
Hydrangea Bushes Make Beautiful Dried Flowers
The best time to cut hydrangea blooms for drying is generally between August and October. Wait until the bloom has started to dry out a little on the bush before cutting. Cut the stems, remove all leaves and place in a vase to dry out!
Books and Items Using Dried Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea Swag (2 Assorted)
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Hydrangea Wreath (1)
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Drying Hydrange Blooms
Gardening Tips : How to Dry Hydrangea Flowers
Drying hydrangea flowers is best done in a paper bag, followed by a mist of hair or body spray and a dusting of body glitter. Dry hydrangea flowers with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolonda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen has been growing and selling flower bulbs on the internet, at garden shows and at farmers markets for nearly 20 years. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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