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Confession: I used to think that hydrangeas were weeds...

posted 2 years ago in Flowers
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    LittlestBirds    July 24, 2010   Seattle, WA

    ...And not very attractive ones at that. :) Where I come from, they grow everywhere, and they turn the weirdest mottle of colors based on the changing pH of the soil. It has taken me a good while to come around to the idea of them being something you not only would pay money for, but would even include in your wedding flowers. Now I'm thinking of using them to fill out my bridesmaids' bouquets, along with same-color dahlias. (LOVE dahlias. No flower-bride relationship crisis there.) Now I can't stop drooling over this bouquet that isn't even in my color, so I thought I'd share. The peonies in it are too pricey for my budget, but I love the way the dahlias look next to the hydrangea.

    Anyone else have to have a complete change of heart about your flowers?

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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    That is really pretty!  I love bouquets with dimension, like they're not a perfect sphere of all the same flowers.  My bouquet is actually similar.  It's going to be all purples and a touch of pink.  It has hydrangeas, roses, peonies and lemon leaf.  So excited about this part, I love flowers!

     
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    Miss Puppy Love    June 11, 2011   St. Louis, MO

    ah! I used to think the exact same thing about dogwood flowers and carnations, but now I've come to love the simplicity and chic-ness of them (all white). And, of course, their price! Laughing

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Beautiful!!!

    Those are my colors too, so I am keeping a picture for inspiration.

    Thank you for finding itSmile

     
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    bluespurrs    August 7, 2009   South-central PA, USA, Earth

    I love hydrangeas. However, ever since I started teaching botany, there are very few plants I regard as weeds. Dandelions were delibrately brought over by the German settlers since they are such a useful plant. The roots have potent medicinal properties, the young leaves make a tasty salad and the flowers make a dandy wine!

     
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    flamingred    June 19, 2010  

    I carried hydrangeas in my sister's wedding. My mom was totally horrified at first but ended up liking my bouquet the best out of all the bridesmaids. They look awesoms.

     
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    verosara    March 27, 2010   LA, California

    Love that bouquet!  Hydrangeas are beautiful, especially when arranged just right with other similar blooms, this is a perfect example.  I'm having something similar in mine too.  

     

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