How to Collect and Plant Hydrangea Seeds
12.02.2024 - 10:52 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius
Though, mostly famous for flowers, hydrangeas also showcase some stunning leaves patterns and colors that can make them compete with the best variegated plants out there!
Miranda has the shades of yellow and green on the leaves that gets intensified when the plant gets a good sunlight exposure!
Lemon Wave, as the name suggests, has a yellow border on the leaves with a slight blue hue on the overall light green foliage.
This hydrangea variety showcases elegant white color on the leaves, mainly on the borders that contrasts beautifully with the center green hue.
These hydrangeas sport three colors – yellow borders that have a tinge of orange or pink to it, along with the main green color of the foliage.
As obvious by the name, it showcases green foliage edged in creamy white and pink (rarely), adding a splash of color everywhere it grows!
This variety has striking foliage with bright white margins and deep green centres that match perfectly with its pink flowers!
7. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Maculata’
Another pristine pick – this hydrangea has splashes of white on the borders of the leaves, with each one having a different pattern than the rest!
The patterns on its leaves are so intricate, this hydrangea can even give competition to nerve plants! A phenomenal pick for gardens and homes, alike!
How to Collect and Plant Hydrangea Seeds
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