Hydrangea Bush
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Hydrangea Bush
Hydrangea spp.
Hydrangea Bushes are famous for their big, fluffy flowers that can change color! They bloom in summer and come in many colors.
Habitat: Gardens and woodlands
Appearance
The Hydrangea Bush has large, rounded or flat-topped clusters of flowers that come in white, pink, blue, or purple hues, often changing color with soil pH. Its broad, serrated green leaves provide a lush backdrop to the vibrant, showy blooms, making it visually distinct from many common garden shrubs.
KingdomPlantaePhylumAngiospermsClassEudicotsOrderCornalesFamilyHydrangeaceaeGenusHydrangea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
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Interesting facts
Some amazing hydrangeas can bloom all winter long, adding beautiful color to snowy gardens!
The name 'Hydrangea' comes from Greek words meaning 'water vessel' because of its cup-shaped seed pods!
There are over 75 different species of hydrangeas found all around the world!
You can easily dry hydrangea flowers, and they will keep their beautiful shapes and colors for years!
Special abilities
Ability
Color Magic
Hydrangea Bush can change its flower color based on the soil's acidity, helping it adapt to different environments.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Hydrangea Bush has large, showy flower clusters that attract many insects, helping it to reproduce.
Ability
Leafy Shield
Hydrangea Bush contains mild toxins in its leaves and stems that help to deter hungry herbivores.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on leaves and stems
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hydrangea Bush?
100-300 cm
How wide does Hydrangea Bush spread?
100-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Hydrangea Bush?
1-3 cm
When does Hydrangea Bush bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Hydrangea Bush edible?
No
Is Hydrangea Bush toxic?
Mild
What is Hydrangea Bush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hydrangea Bush pollinated?
Insect
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