Friday, July 10, 2020

The Hydrangea

We have this small Hydrangea in our front yard, under the living room window. It has a story involving the death of my mother. But I'll not tell that now. What I will say is that I think it has never bloomed in the maybe seven plus years we have had it. But this year, LOOK!






21 comments:

Ella said...

I love hydrangea … and yours is gorgeous!
Enjoy your weekend, Ginny!

Natalia said...

Very beautiful flowers! Have a lovely weekend ☺

Hootin Anni said...

Extraordinary!

Nancy Chan said...

Beautiful hydrangea. Both my hydrangea plants died. Have a wonderful weekend.

MadSnapper said...

my mother loved thes plants, she had the whole back of the house covered in them, they were taller than an adults head.. and this color. so beautiful... the front of the house and sides were head high pink azaleas.

Ann said...

It's beautiful. I have a hydrangea under my living room window also. My dad planted it there for me shortly after we moved into this house. I think you just gave me an idea for a blog post.

Rose said...

Oh, my, that is beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen one quite this color...or at least the color it appears on my monitor.

George said...

These gorgeous blossoms were worth waiting for.

Ruth Hiebert said...

It looks beautiful and i'm sure stirs memories in your heart.

Chatty Crone said...

I love that Hydrangea - it just took awhile to get going - but once it did - it is awesome.

Sue said...

Very beautiful, Ginny, I would love to read the story behind the hydrangea! Thank you for sharing,
Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sue

photowannabe said...

I love "memory plants". the hydrangea is gorgeous and what a celebration for you.
Sweet, cherished memories.
Sue

Jeanette said...

I've tried several times to grow hydrangeas but they always died on me. Yours is beautiful and it's so exciting when something finally blooms, isn't it?

Beside a babbling brook... said...

What was different????

We had them years ago, and the 1st year, they bloomed magnificently.

2nd year, not so much.

Ever since, nothing. Just leaves.

My husband has tried everything.

So... What was different with yours, this year? Please!!!!!!! -smile-

Tamago said...

I love hydrangea and your hydrangeas are beautiful! It’s wonderful they decided to bloom after seven plus years not doing so :-)

Inger said...

My mom told me these were her mom's favorite flowers, so I always think of my grandmother whom I never knew when I see them. They are just lovely.

The Padre said...

So Full Of Life - Excellent Photos - That BBQ Post Was Righteous

Cheers

DeniseinVA said...

How wonderful! You must have been so happy to see those blooms. At the first opportunity I am going to plan some in the garden. They are such a beautiful flower :)

L. D. said...

Wonderful colors. I like white ones but I could own some of these too.

The Happy Whisk said...

I love the pop of colour!

Sandi said...

That is just incredible, Ginny. I wonder why it bloomed this year. Maybe it is a sign of good things to come.

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