Thursday, June 20, 2013

A Yellow Canary Favorite: Hydrangeas




Driving around Greater Cincinnati  you can see that one of our favorite flowers, the hydrangea, is beginning to blossom.  These beautiful blooms are both classy and classic and can be used to bring texture and fullness to any décor.  The versatility of this flowers is its true treasure.  It can be used in the most formal of settings or the most casual and be absolutely at home in each instance.  A bridal favorite, the lacy hydrangea symbolizes some of the most important qualities needed for a successful marriage, friendship, devotion, perseverance, and understanding. 


 Hydrangeas can come is a variety of shades of white, pink and blue.  Hydrangea fun fact: In the pink and blue variety of hydrangeas, the Ph and acidity of the soil determines the color of the bloom.  For deeper blues, you need more aluminum in your soil, for the pink you need a high Ph factor.  Another fun fact: In the garden, it is possible to change the color of the pink and blue variety hydrangeas (white stays white).   (learn more here)  Isn’t Mother Nature just full of tricks?

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