I have many hydrangeas that must be wrapped in deer fence, but not this giant. The deer herd walks right by it.
Its blooms are a creamy white with a hint of pink.
The aroma is floral mixed with hints of citrus and vanilla.
Gorgeous every May. Zero maintenance.
Win, win and win again!
FLOW
June is also the month the Hydrangeas bloom in North Carolina.
I have three types which have different bloom configurations.
Big-leaf/panicle Hydrangeas have pom-pom blooms.
My ‘Glory Blue’ has never been true blue no matter what I do.
My lacecap with variegated leaves is true blue,
unless it is purple…
or even pink!
Do not bother lecturing me on soil pH or hybridization.
The rules get broken here. I am puzzled by my hydrangeas.
Except for the Oakleaf Hydrangea, which I can always count on to be white…
until it turns pink.
Hi Ho Hydrangeas!
FLOW
Morning light is different.
The low angle of the sun’s rays causes the subject to cast vertical shadows on itself.
It gives a three-dimensional effect that you can’t get any other time of day.
I got up early this morning and let the sun’s rays spotlight what I should photograph.
I paced up and down the eastern side of the garden waiting to see what lit up next.
It was like being lead on a treasure hunt.
Look closely for rays and shadows.
Let the light guide you.
FOLLOW the FLOWER.
floweralley 