What Are the Different Types of Chrysanthemums?
24.06.2024 - 11:41 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any garden. They are a much loved shrub with a wide range of varieties. The Hydrangea is an ideal choice for the gardener who wants a long flowering period, with beautiful displays of colours and busy flower heads. They look amazing in containers and offer a timeless elegance to your garden.
An interesting fact about Hydrangeas is that they can be planted in different types of soil, but due to the varying pH levels, they will bloom in different colours.
The Hydrangea Macrophylla is the most common type of Hydrangea, with flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. With blue and white flowering varieties, the colour is determined by soil pH.
In acidic soil with a pH of less than 5.5, the Hydrangea will grow blue flowers. In an alkaline soil with a pH above 7.0, it will produce beautiful pink flowers.
If you have ever driven around the British countryside, travelling between borders and across different regions of the country, you may have noticed a higher volume of blue Hydrangeas in some areas compared to others, while pink will be found more in different parts of the country.
Acidic soil types are typically found in areas with a higher rainfall. While this may be considered the majority of the UK, there are different regions with more acidic soils in the country than others. For example, pH levels in areas of East Anglia have been found to be higher, and therefore are alkaline soils, where pink Hydrangeas are more likely to be found. In contrast, the North West has more acidic soils which is likely to encourage blue Hydrangea flowers.
While different regions will have different types of soil, if you want to enjoy the best of both worlds and grow both pink and blue Hydrangeas, it’s
What Are the Different Types of Chrysanthemums?
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