HYDRANGEAS

The hydrangea originated from Japan, and we introduced into UK in 1788. Hydrangea means 'water barrel' and refers to the shape of the fruit after it has sprung open, but what it essentially means that hydrangeas need lots of water, so be sure to keep your vase topped up. In today's flower market, hydrangeas have become explosively popular as cut flowers, especially when used in wedding work. The massed, spherical form and supple texture of hydrangea blooms makes them a preferred choice in upscale floral arrangements. Rare indeed is the 'home interior' magazine these days that doesn't show a picture or two of a bouquet of hydrangeas among its pages.

Hydrangeas come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors, from climbing vines to small trees. The potted hydrangea plants most likely to be found in flower shops at this time of year are the shrubby Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), which are sometimes also known as Mophead Hydrangeas. For decades, these have been the most popular hydrangeas for growing in gardens and home landscapes. Bigleaf Hydrangeas are beloved for their large, rounded flower heads, which are actually composed of dozens of tightly clustered individual florets. The showy flowers occur in a range of colors, from the common pinks and blues to more vivid purple, amethyst, and nearly red hues. These flowers also come in white, which is exceedingly popular in hydrangea bridal bouquets and other wedding decorations.

As a cut flower it has vase life is about one to two weeks, but they are also a popular pot plant and garden plant.

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