Hydrangeas are lush, beautiful shrubs covered with broad green leaves and large round flowerheads. These full, massive flowers are loved by florists and gardeners alike as they can be a magnificent decoration in your garden as well as a gem in your bouquet for a special occasion. Bulk hydrangeas in a wide variety of colors allow you to be inventive and artistic when creating your flower arrangements.
Natural Colors
There are more than 75 species of flowering hydrangeas native to Asia and North America. In most species, the petals are white, but in others, they can range from light blue or pink to vibrant lavender and purple. In addition, these plants can change their flower color depending on the conditions in which they are growing. This characteristic of hydrangea flowers was recognized by gardeners as early as the eighteenth century and is used today to create beautiful garden decorations.
How to change the color?
The secret of color change is hidden in the acidity and mineral content of the soil. Specifically, changing the pH of the soil would cause the color of your flowers to change:
- Plants produce blue flowers in acidic soils with a pH of 5.5 or less;
- Petals turn pink in soils with neutral or alkaline pH (6.5 and above);
- Lavender and purple petals appear in soils with acidity levels between these numbers;
- The combination of soil acidity levels can cause blue and pink flowers on the same plant.
Adding Minerals
The pH of the soil affects the plant’s ability to absorb chemical components from the soil. Minerals such as aluminum, sulfur, and phosphates are important for hydrangea flowering. Apply mineral fertilizers with these components to produce different shades of color in your plant. For example, the flowers will be pink if the plant can get aluminum from the soil and blue if it can’t. Add garden sulfur or aluminum sulfate to lower the soil pH and ground lime to raise it.
Wholesale Hydrangea Flowers Online
If you love colorful hydrangeas but don’t have a garden of your own, you can rely on FiftyFlowers. We offer a wide variety of natural colors and dyed or sprayed hydrangeas in bulk. Buy online at wholesale prices. These flowers will make your location look fabulous and your event unforgettable.
