Flower Series #21 - Hydrangea

in #flowers6 years ago

Hydrangea

Hydrangea (Hydrangea) is a genus of bushes with about 70 species. Most are shrubs from 1 to 3 meters high, coming from southeastern Asia, North America and South America.

The hydrangea is also known as "nature's paint test" because the color of the petals changes according to the pH of the soil.
Hydrangeas growing in alkaline soil have pink flowers, if the flowers are blue, that indicates that the soil is acidic.

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Location: Jæren, Norway
Camera: Nikon P900
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Photographer: @flatman


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Great photos, @flatman!

Thank you mr @valth

Interesting that the collour changes in relation to the acidity of the soil. What colour does it have it its close to neutral ? ;)

Could be useful to have a overall picture too, that captures the entire plant.

Maybe that would make it rainbow colored

Interesting didn't know that. Clear and sharp photos with great colours :-)

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