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Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Photo by nathaliariasg
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Field Notes

Description:

The leaves are large, green, oval with toothed coward and taper and fall when the autumn.

- Flowers at the top and pinkish green or blue later, gathered in large terminal corymbs. What really gives the color is a modified leaves called bracts.

- Flowering lasts from spring to early fall.

- You can bring in balconies and terraces, or inside if the room is cool and airy.

- The hydrangea bloom is composed of small flowers grouped together, which makes it very versatile, hence it is widely used for decoration of the bases of wedding cakes and separate display at eyelets.

- In addition, the fact that the flowers appear on long stems, making them ideal for decorating large venues used to host special events.

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PublishedJune 21, 2013

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