Here is some Friday cheer for you. I don’t generally like hydrangeas in my own garden seeing as how they hang onto the dried up flowers for so long and riddle me with keep-up guilt. But, I stuck a couple in my empty front flower bed (empty, as in dirt) just before hosting my beautiful cousin’s bridal shower a few years ago. It was a desperate attempt to make the house look like we had actually moved in and I was looking for some temporary filler. I couldn’t be more thrilled that my temporary filler has earned a permanent place in the garden. It produces these substantial blooms throughout the summer and into the fall. No, I won’t be ripping these plants out – they are my absolute favorite. I love their creamy white and fresh green and the blooms are so huge. Unfortunately, I didn’t read the label on the container and I have no idea what their variety might be. Nevertheless, I have major love for them. On my mantle, above my stove, and in my bathroom.
trish says
Oh how beautiful!! :o) I was so afraid that last winter’s cold killed mine off, but lo and behold, they bushed back out. Seriously, I was surprised. :o)
How fun … a give a way!! :o) Did you see your picture on Sew Picture Perfect? I just adored that post! Would love to create something in my size, like that! :o)
Have a great weekend and thanks for the encouraging words on my new endeavor. It is a bit intimidating, and knowing me, it will take more than a day too. :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia
Kamika says
I love them too. When I was little I used to think of them as “old lady flowers” LOL! Now I adore them, especially white ones! And pink 🙂 Happy New Friend Friday
Sarah @ 365 Glimpses of John Parker says
I love hydrangeas! This is a special kind of variety, they’re not shaped like balls but more like cones. And the name totally eludes me right now, but gorgeous!
Melissa says
How incredibly pretty! Happy weekend to you, too, and I’m looking forward to the giveaway.
Melissa says
pretty, romantic, fresh…
Nikki says
They look beautiful… hey remind me of my Grandma’s garden 🙂
Julia says
Those are beautiful! I love hydrangeas, too, and your variety is gorgeous! Have you tried drying them yet? Can’t wait to hear about your giveaway:).
~Julia
Anonymous says
Hi, Stopping from Secret Garden…my absolute favorite flowers…they are called limelight hydrangea
The Girl Creative says
I love hydrangeas! 🙂 I’ve yet to plant any in my yard but hope to soon. I didn’t realize they stay in bloom for that long. Cool. 🙂
Secret Garden Cottage says
I can see why you love them, Stef…they’re beautiful! I love the way they look on your mantel with the vintage window…very pretty.
I would love to add this variety of hydranges to my garden, but I haven’t seen anything like them in the local nurseries.
Have a wonderful weekend!
~ Jo 🙂
Megan @ Megity's Handmade says
I LOVE hydrangeas! I just had a bridal shower at my house and my sweet neighbor was helping me set up for it. She ran home and snipped some off of her bush for the shower. I love them!
Anna Liesemeyer says
I absolutely looove hydrangeas. What a nice burst of loveliness for me this monday morning:)
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
Your hydrangeas are beautiful! They look so pretty around the house.
Londen
ellie says
those look so pretty!!! I love them and I’m so glad you didn’t pull them out…I love all your Southern Living pottery too..
Lori says
I love hydrangeas…I have these, they are limelight!
the 30 girl says
I too love hydrangeas! Just found you through NFF. What a lovely blog! And lovely cupcakes by the way!
EmilyRSPS says
Oooooo…Love Hydrangeas in white containers! So simple! So beautiful!
robyn says
I have hydrangea envy! 😉