What are the benefits of growing hydrangeas? Latest interpretation
China cultivated hydrangeas relatively early; hydrangeas were planted in the Jiangnan gardens built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Parks built in the early 20th century also could not do without hydrangea plantings. Modern parks and scenic areas plant them in masses to form landscapes. But potted hydrangea appreciation is still not very common, which brings an excellent opportunity for the development and application of hydrangeas. Below, let us take a look at the benefits of growing hydrangeas!
Ornamental benefits of hydrangeas
Hydrangeas have large flowers and beautiful colors, and are famous ornamental plants in the Yangtze River basin. In gardens, they can be placed under sparse tree shade and beside tree-lined paths, or planted in patches on shady slopes. Because they do not demand much sunlight, they are most suitable for planting in small courtyards with poorer sunlight. Planting two as a pair at a building entrance, planting a row along a building, or planting a clump in a corner of a courtyard are all ideal. They are even more suitable for planting as flower hedges and flower borders. If the entire flower ball is cut off and placed in a vase indoors, it is also a first-class decorative item. Hanging the flower ball inside a bed canopy feels even more elegant and interesting.
Feng shui benefits of hydrangeas
Hydrangea is also known as Eight Immortals flower. The origin of the name Eight Immortals flower is related to the eight immortals in folk legend. It is said that once the Eight Immortals went to Yaochi to attend the Peach Banquet, and on the way back they passed the East China Sea, which alarmed the Dragon King of the East China Sea. The Dragon King sent his sons to the sea surface to investigate. One son saw He Xiangu was beautiful and seized her back to the dragon palace. The other seven great immortals were furious and turned their respective magic treasures into fire dragons, spewing flames that made the seawater boil and churn. The Dragon King of the East China Sea felt unbearably hot in the dragon palace, and the dragon palace shook, so he asked the reason. Afterward, he had the son who caused the trouble tied up, and let his other sons carry He Xiangu on a dragon sedan chair up to the sea surface to apologize to the immortals and present flowers to the Eight Immortals as an apology. The Eight Immortals brought the flowers presented by the Dragon King to the human world, and people called this flower the Eight Immortals flower.
Among the people, hydrangea has always been regarded as an auspicious flower, and is called the feng shui master, meaning that it blooms only in households with good feng shui. In fact, the reason is that this flower likes plenty of water and fertilizer, and ordinary people neglect its care or manage it improperly, simply failing to master the conditions for blooming. In ancient times, hydrangea was regarded as an auspicious and celebratory item, and hydrangea is also known as Eight Immortals flower; the Eight Immortals are also a symbol of auspiciousness and celebration among the people, so hydrangea implies auspiciousness, celebration, blessing, and longevity. From ancient times to the present, hydrangea patterns have often been used in some embroidery, ceramics, and other works in our country. And today, the flower language people give hydrangea also includes hope, happiness, abundance, and reunion.
Notes on growing hydrangeas
Hydrangea is toxic. Looking at hydrangea, it seems non-toxic, but in fact once it is eaten, symptoms of abdominal pain will appear after a few hours, and typical symptoms of poisoning also include vomiting, pain, and weakness. In severe cases, there may also be delirium, convulsions, and collapse of blood circulation in the body. But fortunately, an antidote has already been researched. As for whether smelling it can cause poisoning, its odor is actually not very obvious. Generally, as long as you do not eat it, you will not be poisoned.