I have 3 Hydrangas with same blue ?flower buds? called a Lace top hydranga (or flat top). My sisters (where mine came from is pink, due to HER soil compisition, mine are always blue! I don't know about gardening, but it does look much like my hydrangas.
I had lace cap up north in my yard they were gorgeous. Now that I live in Florida can I still grow them here and if so what special care to they require ?
You might be able to, Alice, if you can give them a location that gets no more than morning sun, and has good air circulation. You might also be able to try the beautiful native oakleaf hydrangea. I would ask at a good local nursery where they would know your specific area. The oakleaf does well west of me, for example, but I'm just too close to the beach.
Hi Doug, I have an ideal space for them just like that. Unfortunately its around the lanai and I'm not able to show them off like I would like to. My front yard gets the afternoon sun all the time. I remember the ones up north were also in the sun during that time and they would wilt till the sun went by them then they would perk right up
I followed your link Cith and discovered something I didn't know...it said "Honor breeders' rights. Plant propagation is strictly prohibited." was unaware of this 0_0
wow didn't notice that either ... guess that way they have all rights & we can only buy New plants thru dealer/breeder... with New plants I understand but wonder if it's for all "older" been around forever plants too, hmm.
thx Sharron :)... @ Ann I can't wait to get it, love adding more seasonal color in the garden. side note earlier in May I got 1 of the Endless Summer collection'Blushing Bride' & it's been blooming ever since... love it! btw checked zone for Fire & Ice -- got 2 different zone recommendations- Acorn farms - Zone: 4 .... Monrovia - Cold hardiness zones:3 - 8...
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/lacecaps...
http://vanbelle.com/product/hydrangea-mac-do...
I've got my eye on these 2 - fire & ice and pistachio... http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/06/13/che...
I never knew that!
http://www.plant-care.com/1616-buying-named-...
I'm in zone 7 so I think I'm safe :)