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A favorite this time of year, hydrangeas are available in an array of shades and colors.

There are many varieties of hydrangeas, which have graced gardens and delighted growers for hundreds of years. Soil chemistry determines the c…

Alabama's state wildflower, the oak-leaf hydrangea, was discovered by John Bartram in 1791

The color of the blossoms is determined by the soil pH. In our area, the soils tend toward acidity, which makes the flowers blue.

In alkaline soils, the plants produce pink flowers.

New hybrids and color combinations have piqued interest in a genus that has been popular for centuries