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You can change the color of a hydrangea plant by adjusting the pH level of the soil. Adding aluminum sulfate to the soil will make the flowers turn blue, while adding lime will make them pink.

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How can I change the color of my hydrangea plant?

You can change the color of your hydrangea plant by adjusting the pH level of the soil. Adding aluminum sulfate to the soil will make the flowers turn blue, while adding lime will make them pink.


What type of plant is a hydrangea considered to be?

A hydrangea plant is considered to be in the Hydrangeaceae family. There are 70-75 different species of hydrangea. These plants grow primarily in North and South America and North and South Asia.


What is cippolini onions?

The bulb of a hydrangea plant


How many petals does each flower cluster on a hydrangea have?

The amount of petals each flower cluster has on a hydrangea varies from plant to plant. The hydrangea is native to southern and eastern Asia and North and South America.


What happens if you burn a hydrangea?

Burning a hydrangea plant will release water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other combustion byproducts into the air. The plant material will be consumed, leaving behind ash and residue. Burning a hydrangea is not recommended as it can harm the environment and should be avoided.


Can you plant Hydrangea macrophylla in the fall in Colorado?

For a Hydrangea Macrophylla, it is best to plant in early summer or fall. You will want an area with moist well-drained soil, with morning sun and afternoon shade. The further north one lives the more sun hydrangeas need and can withstand (think 3 hours minimum) in Colorado and if well taken care of, they will thrive. Remember, the pH level of your soil will change the color of your flowers.


How would pH paper help you to predict the color of hydrangea flowers?

The ph will help determine if your Hydrangea will be pink or blue. Now this applies to a lot of hydrangea's there are now variety's where the ph has no or little affect on the color. That being said if you want a pink hydrangea you need to raise the ph until it is 6.0 to 6.3. You can add dolomitic lime a few times a year until the desired ph is reached or mix baking soda with water and pour it around the plant. Be careful as the ph of baking soda is 7.2 or higher so use a little at first. Now on to the blue. If you want a blue hydrangea you want to make the soil acidic. You can use aluminum sulphate or magnesium sulphate (epson salt) and either spread the aluminum sulphate according to directions or disolve epson salt in water and pour around plant. You want to careful because you can change the ph to much. Aim for4.5 to 5.0. Remember it may take a year or two for the change to happen. The reason the color change is aluminum high ph less aluminum low ph more aluminum. Thanks


How can I get blue hydrangea flowers to bloom in my garden?

To get blue hydrangea flowers to bloom in your garden, you can adjust the soil pH to be more acidic by adding aluminum sulfate or sulfur. This will help the plant absorb aluminum, which is necessary for blue flower color. Additionally, make sure the plant receives enough sunlight, water, and nutrients for healthy growth and blooming.


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