The well known pink, blue or white bulbs, plumes and bouquets blast out of front gardens; Hydrangea is a well-loved garden,pot plant, cut flower, especially because of it tremendously abundant flowering. What’s more, Hydrangea is a trouble-free plant which brings beautiful colors to your garden. Did you know that you can even manipulate the colors of Hydrangea? With special fertilizer you can color a pink Hydrangea blue!
The name ‘Hortensia’ (one of the common names of the Hydrangea) was first reported in 1771. It was thought up by the French botanist Philibert Commerson, who presumably named it after a woman, either his mistress or one of his female friends who was a well-known astronomer. Some high born ladies were also suggested as his source of inspiration. These included Queen Hortense, the daughter of Josephine de Beauharnais and Napoleon and Hortense de Nassau, the daughter of the Prince of Nassau. The truth about who inspired the name will always remain a mystery. The origins of the Hydrangea continue via http://jardinmajorele.com/blog/
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