hydrangeahydrangea
genusgenusFlowering shrubs renowned for their large, showy blooms that often change color based on soil chemistry. These versatile plants produce clusters of small flowers that form impressive rounded or cone-shaped heads throughout the growing season.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'hydor' meaning water and 'angos' meaning vessel or jar, referring to the cup-shaped seed capsules and the plant's high water requirements.
Interesting fact!
The flower color of many varieties can shift from pink to blue depending on the soil's pH level, with acidic soils producing blue blooms and alkaline soils yielding pink ones.
All species of Hydrangea
hydrangeaMacrophylla
Bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, Lacecap hydrangea.
hydrangeaSerrata
Mountain hydrangea, Tea of heaven, Japanese mountain hydrangea.
hydrangeaPetiolaris
Climbing hydrangea, Japanese hydrangea vine, Creeping hydrangea.
hydrangeaQuercifolia
Oakleaf hydrangea, Oak-leaved hydrangea.
hydrangeaArborescens
Smooth hydrangea, Wild hydrangea, Sevenbark.
hydrangeaPaniculata
Panicle hydrangea, Hardy hydrangea, PeeGee hydrangea.
hydrangeaAnomala
Climbing hydrangea, Japanese hydrangea vine, Japanese climbing hydrangea.
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