Hydrangea
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Hydrangea
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are large, round flowers that can change color! They are often seen in gardens and are loved for their beauty.
Habitat: Hydrangeas love to grow in gardens with plenty of water.
Appearance
The Hydrangea has large, vibrant flower clusters that can be mop-like or flat-topped (lacecap). Its blossoms come in shades of white, pink, blue, purple, or green, uniquely changing hue based on soil acidity. Leaves are typically broad and serrated.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCornalesFamilyHydrangeaceaeGenusHydrangea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Fossils show hydrangeas existed with dinosaurs millions of years ago, long before humans!
Some hydrangea flower clusters can grow bigger than a soccer ball!
The name 'Hydrangea' means 'water vessel' because these beautiful plants are super thirsty!
You can change a hydrangea's flower color by adding special ingredients to its soil!
Special abilities
Ability
pH Color Changer
Hydrangea flowers can change from pink to blue or purple depending on the soil's acidity, a unique chemical reaction!
Ability
Thirsty Bloom
Hydrangea can quickly wilt when dry but dramatically rehydrate, efficiently absorbing water to bounce back to life.
Ability
Winter Warrior
Hydrangea sheds its leaves in cold climates to protect itself during winter, conserving energy for beautiful spring blooms.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 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
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
attracted to showy flower clusters
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
deer browse on leaves and stems
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
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.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
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.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Hydrangea macrophylla
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hydrangea?
100-300 cm
How wide does Hydrangea spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Hydrangea?
1-3 cm
When does Hydrangea bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Hydrangea edible?
No
Is Hydrangea toxic?
Mild
What is Hydrangea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hydrangea pollinated?
Insect
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