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Hydrangeaceae
French Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
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- Family
- Hydrangeaceae
- Genus
- Hydrangea
- Native to
- Japan, Korea
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 3-6 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full sun
- Soil
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Water
- high
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The flower color changes based on soil pH: acidic soils produce blue flowers, alkaline soils produce pink, with purple in between.
- Despite the name 'French hydrangea,' the plant is native to Japan and was first brought to Europe in the late 18th century.
- The name Hydrangea comes from the Greek 'hydor' (water) and 'angos' (jar), referring to the cup-shaped seed capsules.
- In Japan, hydrangeas are associated with the rainy season (tsuyu) and are planted at temples where they bloom during June rains.
- Aluminum ions in acidic soil bind with the pigment delphinidin to create the blue color; without aluminum, the same pigment appears pink.
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