Monday, August 14, 2023

Hydrangeas And Pollinators


 

This is a "Flare" hydrangea, a perfect example of the larger outer infertile florets, and the tiny inner fertile flowers. Alot of the more dense hydrangea blooms have little to no fertile flowers, which also means no fragrance and no visits from pollinators.

These lacecap blooms hold less water, and droop less because of it. This hydrangea has an amazingly sweet fragrance, and it's covered every day with butterflies, bees and many other pollinators. Isn't the contrast of baby girl pink and creamy white so pretty?! Tardiva also has a lacecape bloom and very light fragrance. 

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