Hydrangeas are hardy and easy to grow, a plus for homeowners in the hurry-up '90s. They tolerate partial sun and bask in the shade of large trees. Some gardeners like to fiddle with the color of the 6-inch flowers, which bloom from midsummer into fall. Increasing the acidity of the soil turns pink hydrangeas blue, while adding lime has the opposite effect.
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Generally, the change takes two years to complete. White hydrangeas stay white, regardless of the soil's pH level.
The ball-shaped blossoms can be dried and used in decorative arrangements. Oster's own hydrangea bed has a quaint motif: By summer, the flowers are mesmerizing, a source of delight through autumn. But that's not all.
Watch them closely and the colors keep changing. Sunlight turns the blue ones a deep purple, as does a crisp, cool night.
Even the white flowers are intriguing to watch, says Ms. They illuminate the area around them, like little night lights.
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Come fall, she trims the large flowers and dries them for use in wedding bouquets and holiday garlands. As they dry, Ms. Oster says, the blossoms continue to surprise. Vibrant blues turn almost gold-green; purples become bronze; and whites take on a tannish hue.
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Nurserymen say plant fads come and go, and that the hydrangea's days in the sun are numbered. People enjoy that wild look, yet they also want something a little more tame, and the hydrangea provides a little of both. But for now, the hydrangea is queen. Check out the Facebook group for all the details! Sections of this page. Email or Phone Password Forgotten account?
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