Thursday, July 5, 2012

Plant of the Month: July 2012


Hydrangea macrophylla in a beautiful shade of pink, snapped by Gigi-Golden Smith.  Variety: unknown

Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub which can grow up to 8-9ft in height and the same in width. Flowers on most hydrangeas are pH-sensitive, with dark purple or blue flowers in acidic soil, white or dull green in neutral earth, and pink in alkaline soil. Flowers are easily air dried and are long lasting.

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 Author: Leslie C.

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