hydrangeas
Showy globe-shaped blooms
Hydrangeas is the plural of hydrangea, a flowering shrub prized for its large, showy clusters of blooms in shades of blue, pink, purple, or white.
The flowers' color often depends on soil acidity—a quirk gardeners exploit.
The hydrangeas along the fence were in full bloom.
Common in temperate gardens and floral arrangements.
Small woody plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- lacecapHydrangea variety, flat-topped
- mopheadMessy, thick hair
petals · sepals · inflorescence · bloom · blossom · florets · disease resistance · pest control
Arranged cluster of blooms
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- wedding flowersBlooms for matrimonial ceremonies
- dried flowersDehydrated ornamental plants
cut flowers · floristry · vase life · bridal · corsage · wreath · garland · ikebana
Ground's acid level
- acidic soilGround below pH seven
- alkaline soilHigh-pH growing medium
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- wateringSupplying with moisture
mulching · fertilizing · deadheading · propagation · transplanting · cultivar · rooting · irrigation
Primary color; also sad
color-changing · vivid · saturated · fading · blushing · ombre · bicolor · brilliant
Boundary of planted shrubs
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- shade gardenPlanting area with limited sunlight
- focal pointCenter of interest
- backdropRear stage scenery
pathway · container · patio · woodland garden
shrub
Small woody plant
mophead · petals · sepals · inflorescence · bloom · blossom · florets · disease resistance · pest control · root system
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- wedding flowersBlooms for matrimonial ceremonies
dried flowers · cut flowers · floristry · vase life · bridal · corsage · wreath · garland · ikebana · pressing
soil pH
Ground's acid level
- acidic soilGround below pH seven
- alkaline soilHigh-pH growing medium
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
watering · mulching · fertilizing · deadheading · propagation · transplanting · cultivar · rooting · irrigation · planting
blue
Primary color; also sad
green · color-changing · vivid · saturated · fading · blushing · ombre · bicolor · brilliant · muted
hedge
Boundary of planted shrubs
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- shade gardenPlanting area with limited sunlight
- focal pointCenter of interest
backdrop · pathway · container · patio · woodland garden
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- acid-loving plantsrhododendron, rhododendrons, azaleas, azalea, camellia
- shade plantshostas, ferns, bleeding heart, bleeding hearts, trillium
- gardenbed, seeds, bloom, blossom, compost
- floral artbouquet, flower arrangement, flower bouquet, floral display, cut flowers
- floristrybouquets, arrangements, corsages, bouquet, centerpieces
hydrangeasannuals
Single-season plants
succulents · cacti · grasses · ferns · mosses
hydrangeasorchids
Tropical flowering plants
tulips · bird of paradise · calla lilies · lilies · irises
hydrangeascacti
Spiny water-storing plants
succulents · desert plants · xerophytes · agave · yucca