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The Magic of Hydrangeas

 

Introduction

About Hydrangeas

Background Chemistry

About Soil Conditioning

Experimental Design

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About Hydrangeas

What is special about the species Hydrangea macrophylla?

Hydrangeas are perennials, meaning they return year after year. As with many things, there is a large variety of hydrangeas. The most common hydrangea is the Hydrangea macrophylla, which are the big leafy hydrangea shrubs with flower clusters. What is interesting to note about this species of hydrangea is its ability to change the color of its flowers, ranging from pink to blue. For now, we will focus on a specific species of hydrangeas, Hydrangea macrophylla.

Potting hydrangeas is the easiest way to control the color of the flowers that bloom. They prefer well-drained, moist soil with partial sunlight. The soil should be enriched with minerals and nutrients. These may encourages a specific color, that will be discussed later in Changing Colors. Hydrangeas begin blooming once they reach a foot high and can grow up to 3 to 6 feet tall! But they rarely grow that big, especially if grown indoors.

Facts and Figures
Genus species: Hydrangea macrophylla
Type: perennials
Sunlight: partial sunlight
Soil Conditions: rich, moist and (variations) of slightly acidic
Flower colors: white and shades of pink to blue

To learn more about Hydrangeas, visit the following links:

http://www.botany.com/hydrangea.html
http://www.conweb.com/hydrangea/instructions1.shtml
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/perennials/8146

History and Culture of Hydrangea macrophylla
http://www.specialtyornamentals.com/hydrangea_page.htm

 

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