The gigantic flower displays of the Hydrangea have attracted many fans have been a very popular addition to gardens and arrangements. No wonder: her dreamy and lavish looks are a true sight to behold! In this product profile, we take a closer look at the Hydrangea.
Origin
The Hydrangea originates from China, Japan and parts of North and South America. In the sixteenth or seventeenth century, Hydrangea finally gained foothold in Europe. It was around this time a research expedition set sail to explore the Asian flora. Botanists discovered the Hydrangea and became enchanted by its looks and shipped the flower back to Europe. The rest is history; Hundreds of years later it is almost impossible to envision a garden or a bouquet without a Hydrangea present. 
Mythology
Hydrangea is a Latin name meaning water (hydro) pitcher (angeion). You don’t need a lot of imagination to understand why this name is so fitting, the hydrangea bush needs a lot of water to grow and to maintain its huge flower displays. The color of the hydrangea is determined by a number of factors, such as the Ph-value (acidity) and the amount of aluminum and lime in the soil. For example, a calcareous soil turns the flowers pink, a soil with high acidity (high pH value), will make the flowers more intense in colour.
This beautiful flower is heavily loaded with symbolism. Some qualities this flower represents are grace, beauty and gratitude. Another meaning is ‘abundance’, due to its enormous size and the generous number of flowers. The colour of the Hydrangea also has a meaning of its own and since this flower comes in many different colours, it is used in any occasion: from a wedding to a memorial bouquet.
Colours & varieties
Without any effort, Hydrangea will become the focal point of any flower arrangement. The beautiful round shape and the lavish size of this flower will steal the show time after time. Hydrangea is available in are wide range of colours, varying from baby blue to soft pink, lilac and green. Discover the current availability.
