Dream hydrangea transform each garden into a living painting, thanks to their colors full of shades and the soft shapes that enchant at first sight. Discover 8 ideas to create a magical corner with these extraordinary plants.
There are days when a look at the hydrangeas is enough to feel transported to a world made of colors and lightness. The sunlight almost seems to play with the petals, reflecting in a thousand lively shades. It is not surprising that they are considered true protagonists of the most suggestive gardens, capable of transforming even the simplest corner into a small enchanted oasis. To observe them closely, they seem to tell a story of their own, made of delicate shades ranging from cipria to intense blue pink, passing through infinite variations that always surprise.
Before immersing yourself in the most fascinating ideas, it is worth focusing for a moment on the practical needs of these botanical wonders. Discovering that some precautions are enough to obtain generous blooms is almost reassuring: choosing a half -shaped corner and guaranteeing well -drained soil already do half of the work. Indeed, it is spontaneous to sign it somewhere in the mind, because with a few gestures you can really create a garden that seems to be hand -painted, in constant evolution.
A flowery road of hydrangeas: the “secret garden” effect
Just imagine a road framed by luxuriant hydrangeas to evoke the atmosphere of a hidden garden, of those that are discovered by chance during a summer walk. The shades of rosa, blu e viola They almost seem to chase each other, like reading read on a canvas moved by the wind. You don’t need to be expert gardeners to achieve this result: just pay attention to the position of the plants, avoiding to expose them too much to the direct sun. A little light shade will keep them fresh and shining.
Curiously, the color of the hydrangeas changes according to the pH of the soil: more acidic, more tending to blue; More alkaline, closer to pink. And here an old makeup comes into play that the gardener grandparents know well: if you want to accentuate blue, rusty nails can be buried. Simple, but always effective. Of course, it is important to avoid risks if there are pets or curious children at home.
Monochromatic compositions for an elegant garden
For those who dream of an orderly garden but not less fascinating, monochromatic compositions are a perfect solution. Imagine a corner of all white hydrangeas immediately gives a feeling of peace, almost of lightness suspended in the air.
To obtain this magic, it is better to choose from the beginning plants with light shades, since, unlike other varieties, here the color cannot be changed with the pH of the soil.
This type of composition is perfectly combined with styles country chic e shabby chicideal for those who want a romantic atmosphere but without excess. Small details can make the difference:
- Coordinate vases and planters with the tones of the flowers.
- Choose outdoor fabrics in delicate and enveloping colors.
- Insert wrought iron elements with a slightly experienced effect.
Even adding a bench into a soft shade or some lanterns can transform the whole into a perfect refuge, where to breathe the fresh air into full lungs and let yourself be lulled by the beauty of the hydrangeas.
Climbing hydrangeas and dried flowers: creative solutions
There is a variety of hydrangea that always surprises those who do not know it: the climbing one. This fascinating plant allows to embellish walls, fences or even gazebos, bringing a different flowering than usual. Its less rounded and more crushed flowers create a rough and refined effect, capable of giving new life to the garden without excessive effort.
And then there is an idea perhaps less known but of great charm: the dried hydrangeas. By collecting them at the right time and hanging them upside down, they can be kept for months. A light splash of lacquer will help keep the colors and shape intact, allowing to create fascinating decorations also for the inside of the house during the colder months. After all, it is precisely this versatility that makes hydrangeas so loved. Whether these are collected balconies or large gardens, these plants always know how to give surprises. And, who knows, perhaps it is precisely their unpredictable character that makes them so fascinating.
Letting yourself be inspired by these ideas means rediscovering your green space with new eyes. Why settle for any garden, when can you turn it into a small dream corner?
With some precautions and a pinch of fantasy, the hydrangeas give wonderful shows season after season, as if every day it was a small spring party.
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