Greensboro is so beautiful in the spring and we don't want to let us get away from us without showcasing some of this beauty. In the above photo, you see a oak leaf hydrangea. The blooms turn pink as they age. The green foliage and red brick wall help showcase its delicate beauty even more. It is one of the few hydrangeas native to the United States, it loves North Carolina's hot summers and cold winters. This deciduous shrub loves the woodland habitats around Greensboro. Also, this species tolerates dryer conditions than its more ornamental cousin, often referred to as the "mophead." * Another appealing fact about the oak leaf hydrangea is that it doesn't attract bugs.
If you are local, head out of doors and enjoy the beauty of springtime in Greensboro.
*reference, here.
Beautiful colour!
Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, June 04, 2015 at 11:37 AM
A splendid still life!
Posted by: VP | Friday, June 05, 2015 at 05:15 AM
Beautiful hydrangea, it is a lovely plant. And it is Great that it is native. Have a happy Friday and weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | Friday, June 05, 2015 at 05:40 AM
Gorgeous blooms!
Posted by: Revrunner | Friday, June 05, 2015 at 08:16 PM
I love all types of hydrangea. I was just never successful with growing it myself! :)
Posted by: Halcyon | Monday, June 08, 2015 at 03:19 AM