Never before have I been able to make a hydrangea bouquet from my own garden! I didn’t even realize they are a late summer to early autumn bloomer because there never were any blooms to speak of!
Apparently they need partial shade and rich moist soil (explains why I planted it where I did). But over 5 years waiting for it to bloom?
Hmmm … it’s been a looong wait people but how divine it is, with it’s feathery white and pink-tinged flower heads.
I don’t remember what type it is, but I’m guessing it’s a PeeGee.
I just read that some people think it belongs only in the compost heap! How sad … they must not live north of the 49th … .
This is a simple bouquet, so I would recommend you place it in a lovely vase, like this one from Anthropologie. It gains a bit extra presence as a result.
However, I think it would look equally as lovely in a plain glass vase (but I’m from up North, right?)
… and it goes lovely with tea …
Happy September everyone!
This is Part 3 of my Six Late Summer Arrangements Ideas:
Just a beautiful post to end August and head to the fall….Your different arrangements of this beautiful hydrangea just proves how versatile it really it….You really have a gift with still life photography….
Thank you so much Nancy … you’re so kind!
5 years!!??? I didn’t know that. You are so very patient. These photos are just so lovely Barb.
Well, that was my hydrangea … probably not the norm ;)
The wait was definitely worth it, and the timing just right for your post today, the first of September. Mine are now in their third year, and they have bloomed, but finally their height has caught up and they are looking like a bush instead of stems poking out of the ground. I’m really loving the simplicity of the blooms on the napkin corner! I’m looking forward to your stunning autumn posts with your cups of…and plaids…and all things Barb Brookbank in the autumn! And….I love your “story” in your IG profile!
Thank you so much Beverly – I always appreciate a visit from you and your kind words! xo
Another lovely arrangement. Your photography is inspiring! :)
Thank you Catherine!
These are so beautiful! A couple of years ago, at a house I was renting, I was able to cut some hydrangeas for bouquets. I took lots of photos, which I love, and I still have some of the dried blossoms. Someone else lives there now and I still miss the beautiful garden flowers.
Airy, light and lovely photos for us to admire at this end of the summer. Your still life sets are certainly to be admired and used for inspiration if we may. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Barb, these look very similar to some I planted last year. In Australia we call these Oakleaf hydrangeas. Their leaves change to beautiful autumn golds and deep reds when it starts to cool down. These are a much tougher hydrangea and are suppose to be easier to grow in our hot Australian climate than the normal ones. I do hope I don’t have to wait 5 years for mine to flower profusely though!