Another name for Hydrangea
Hydrangea is also known as "Hydrangea". There are also nicknames such as "Ziyang flower", "powdered flower" and "grass Hydrangea"
Morphological characteristics of Hydrangea
Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub of the genus Hydrangea, with strong branches and obvious lenticels
The leaves of Hydrangea are relatively thick and large. They are opposite obovate leaves. There are coarse serrations on the edge of the leaves. The leaf surface is bright green and the back is yellow green
The flower head of Hydrangea is relatively large, and the inflorescence is an umbrella composed of a large number of sterile flowers, which is born at the top of branches and stems. The flower color changes with growth, from white to blue or pink
Growth habit of Hydrangea
Loose and fertile soil with good drainage performance should be selected for planting hydrangea. The application of aluminum sulfate in the basin soil can deepen the color of blue flowers, and the application of lime can maintain the color of pink flowers
The sunshine time required for the growth of Hydrangea is short. It should be treated with darkness for more than 10 hours every day, and it will sprout in about 45-50 days. Usually, it also needs to be shaded by 60-70%
In terms of moisture, pay attention to keep the basin soil moist, especially pay attention to the drainage work place in the rainy season, so as to avoid adverse conditions such as rotten roots caused by ponding
Value and use of Hydrangea
The value of Hydrangea is mainly reflected in the ornamental aspect. It is an ornamental plant widely planted in the Yangtze River Basin
It is also often planted next to the shade in the garden or on the shady hillside
You can also cut the flower ball of Hydrangea for flower arrangement, decorate the room beautifully, or hang the flower ball directly on the bed curtain for decoration
The flower language of Eight Immortals
The name of the eight immortals comes from the myths and legends about the eight immortals, so it contains the moral of "the eight immortals cross the sea and show their magic powers"
Hydrangea has different meanings in different countries. It represents "Hope", "health", "pride" and "happy reunion" in China; In Britain, it symbolizes "ruthlessness" and "cruelty"