Category: Florals
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More Hydrangeas
Following the Hydrangea post of last week, I went back to the Hydrangea shrubs and found this splendid display of red and pink blooms. Intense red hydrangea blooms are really special. Wikipedia tells me: “Unlike blue hydrangeas (which thrive in acidic soil), red hydrangeas require neutral to slightly alkaline soil to maintain their rich red…
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Hydrangeas & Daylilies
I love Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla). All too often these days, I find older shrubs growing in what has become poor soil, and colors appear washed out. The plants start blooming in late spring but the heat of summer also tends to wash out the blooms. When I saw these hydrangeas, I was immediately drawn to…