Hydrangea is one of the most popular and ornamental flowering shrubs used in garden design. Thanks to their diverse forms, lush and long-lasting blooms, and the ability of some species to change color depending on soil acidity, hydrangeas have won the hearts of gardeners all over the world. Below are three main types of hydrangeas most commonly grown in gardens.
It possesses high winter hardiness and features large, cone-shaped (pyramidal) flower clusters. The blossoms open in white or cream, then gradually turn pink or take on rich, deep burgundy hues by autumn.
Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) The most low-maintenance and reliable species. It blooms with large, hemispherical flower clusters that have a greenish tint when they first appear, later turning snow-white or creamy—or, in the case of modern cultivars, pink. It tolerates harsh winters exceptionally well.
Hydrangea is one of the most popular and ornamental flowering shrubs used in garden design. Thanks to their diverse forms, lush and long-lasting blooms, and the ability of some species to change color depending on soil acidity, hydrangeas have won the hearts of gardeners all over the world.
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It possesses high winter hardiness and features large, cone-shaped (pyramidal) flower clusters. The blossoms open in white or cream, then gradually turn pink or take on rich, deep burgundy hues by autumn.
ReplyDeleteSmooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
ReplyDeleteThe most low-maintenance and reliable species. It blooms with large, hemispherical flower clusters that have a greenish tint when they first appear, later turning snow-white or creamy—or, in the case of modern cultivars, pink. It tolerates harsh winters exceptionally well.