Hydrangea – it´s not really a flower, in the conventional sense. Most species of plants are shrubs with a height of one to three meters. However, some varieties of hydrangea – small trees, other – creepers. The latter can o be catching trees, buildings, arches, rising to a height of up to 30 meters.
Ordering a bouquet of hydrangeas you certainly would like to know where did the exotic name of this plant. According to one version of the Hydrangea was the name of the sister of Charles Henry of Nassau-Siegen (he was a Prince of the Roman Empire) In honour of the Princess and the plant got its name.
Another version, endorsed by the European botany-taxonomy, claims that the name of the flower comes from the Greek words “water” and “vessel”. Why “water” and “vessel” (“a container of water”)? Yes, because the shape of the bolls of these plants is very similar to the pitcher – it is, on the one hand. On the other – hydrangeas are well adapted where they are often watered. And depending on what it is to water the bushes and trees, vines and potted hydrangeas, this plant can change the tint of their flowers. Although it later…
it is Noteworthy that in Japan a bouquet of hydrangea flowers is called a bouquet of flowers audisi. Moreover, this unusual name has its own history. So, according to one legend, at the time when the Buddha was born, and it happened in the 473-year loan BC, from the sky poured nectar “Amaca” and fell very beautiful flowers. Then on the ground for the first time and the plant got audisi. By the way, churches with hydrangeas have almost all the corners of Japan. Then, during the celebration of Buddha´s birth, put in special pools. In the center of these pools is set a statue of a little Buddha, which is expected to pour tea «amaca” brewed from the Lepestki of the hydrangeas (not recommended to try and cook the tea, because the Ukrainian hydrangeas for food use dangerous).
Grow hydrangeas, as becomes clear from the above, in Asia. The greatest species diversity is observed in Japan, China. Today, however, to collect a bouquet of hydrangeas in the Americas, Europe – the gardens of the Ukrainians, for example.
whatever it was, but homeland hydrangeas – this is China. Hence, in 1789, the year brought this plants Joseph banks. Later, the hydrangea was brought from Japan (in 1820 to the year). Breeding of plants began in 1990 year. First grade brought the French, and then they were joined by breeders of other countries of old Europe.
Modern floral online store usually offers customers bouquets of white hydrangeas. Why? Inflorescences of these plants often have exactly the same color. However, there are hydrangeas and blue, lilac, pink, red. Interestingly, the color of the inflorescence varies depending on what watered the Bush. If to use for this purpose a solution of alum (5%), the white hydrangeas will turn blue, and pink – acquire a purple hue.
the above secret should take note of all those who would like to give a dear, close person not a traditional bouquet of flowers, and hydrangeas in a pot. Such an unusual composition offers its customers far more than one modern online shop. By the way, ordering a potted hydrangea as hydrangeas in a basket, the best solution is a professional flower delivery. Kiev – a big city with active movement and, unfortunately, the frequent traffic jams. Therefore, only a professional flower delivery (Kiev and its floristic salons uses for this purpose special cars-refrigerators) will provide the ordered composition of pristine beauty and freshness.
There is one other thing you should know when ordering a bouquet of hydrangeas. These flowers symbolize the detachment, modesty, and sometimes hope.
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