The Hydrangeas

Okay, so I'm gonna go ahead and say that hydrangeas are probably one of the prettiest flowers in the world.  I know, every season I have something, or twelve things, that I say that about.  But look at them!

I had a housewarming party the summer of 2002.

My sister put my BIL in charge of stopping and getting a bouquet.

He heard "flowers" and assumed plant, which, in his defense, makes sense, considering the recipient.

That was a lot of commas.

Anyway, he bought me a hydrangea at the grocery store.

You know the ones.

It's been in the same spot since that summer.

I think it's probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

There's one in a wall vase over my computer right now.

This next one is the one my neighbor handed down to me last year.

I've posted pictures of it already this year, but I couldn't help it.

I had to take more.

And then there's the lacecap.
There were two hydrangeas in the yard when I moved in.
One was donated to my sister when we put the addition on and had to move it.
The other is planted in a 1-by-2 cut out, up against the house, in the driveway.
I have no idea how it has survived in its confines all these years.

Did you notice my visitor?

The last one is called Limelight.
I bought it for myself probably 9 or 10 years ago and had it planted in a pot.
Several years ago, I finally committed to a spot and stuck it in the ground.
It's solid flowers right now and I love it.

I'm thinkin' hydrangeas are pretty much the perfect plant.


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