Plant Profile: Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are shrubs that lose their leaves in the fall, characterized by their flowers that grow in rounded or umbrella-like clusters. These blooms can be found in shades of white, pink, blue, or even purple. The color of the flowers is influenced by soil pH: blue flowers indicate acidic soil (with a pH below 5.5), while pink flowers suggest alkaline conditions (with a pH above 6.5). If your soil falls somewhere in between these two ranges, you are likely to see purple flowers.