Hydrangea

History: Hydrangeas were hidden away in the gardens of Japan for many years. In 1776 the Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg came across the plant and named it Viburnum macrophyllum "Large Leaved Viburnum". Then a Hydrangea was brought to Kew, in London, by Sir Joseph Banks in 1789, and Sir James Smith of the Linnean Society renamed the plant Hydrangea hortensis. The name Hydrangea is composed from the Greek words 'hydro' which is water and 'angeion' which is vessel, referring to the shape of the seed capsule.

Sizes & Colors: 5" & 6.5" / Pink, Blue, Purple

Care & Maintenance: INDOORS- Don't let the soil dry out and don't set them in full sun. The blooms will last for a long time. OUTDOORS- Always remove the blossoms and plant them in partial shade. They are often seen planted on the north side of the house because it's cool and shady. COLORING: For blue flowers the soil should be acidic; add aluminum sulfate. For pink flowers the soil should be alkaline, add phosphorous.