What Other Names Does Hydrangea Have? Do You Know These Names?

Other Names of Hydrangea

Hydrangea is also called "xiuqiu" (hydrangea). It also has other names such as "ziyanghua", "fentuanhua", and "caoxiuqiu".

Morphological Characteristics of Hydrangea

Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub of the genus Hydrangea, with sturdy branches and obvious lenticels.

The leaves of hydrangea are relatively thick and large, opposite obovate leaves, with coarse serrations on the leaf margins, bright green on the upper surface and yellow-green on the underside.

The flower heads of hydrangea are relatively large, and the inflorescence is composed of a large number of sterile flowers forming an umbel shape, growing at the tips of the branches and stems. The flower color changes as it grows, gradually changing from white to blue or pink.

Growth Habits of Hydrangea

When planting hydrangea, loose and fertile soil with good drainage should be selected. Applying aluminum sulfate to the potting soil can deepen the blue flower color, and applying lime can maintain the pink flower color.

Hydrangea requires a short daily sunshine duration for growth. It should be given dark treatment for about 10 hours or more each day, and it will sprout in about 45-50 days. Usually, it also needs 60-70% shading treatment.

In terms of water, attention should be paid to keeping the potting soil moist. During the rainy season, special attention should be paid to drainage work to avoid adverse situations such as root rot caused by water accumulation.

Value and Uses of Hydrangea

The value of hydrangea is mainly reflected in ornamental aspects, and it is an ornamental plant widely planted in the Yangtze River Basin.

It is also often planted beside shady areas in gardens or on shady hillsides.

The flower balls of hydrangea can also be cut off for use as cut flowers, beautifully decorating indoor spaces, or the flower balls can be directly hung on bed curtains and other places for decoration.

The Flower Language of Hydrangea

The name of hydrangea comes from the myth and legend about the Eight Immortals, so it contains the meaning of "the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing their own divine powers".

Hydrangea has different meanings in different countries. In China, it represents "hope", "health", "pride", and "happy reunion"; while in the United Kingdom, it symbolizes "heartlessness" and "cruelty".