hydrangea
noun
hy·dran·gea
hī-ˈdrān-jə 
: any of a genus (Hydrangea) of mostly shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers that is either placed in the saxifrage family or the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)
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These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape.
Saucer or Star Magnolia
Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Deciduous Shrubs: Plants like hydrangeas and lilacs are popular in fall because their roots establish during the dormant season, readying them for a robust blooming cycle in the spring.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Household Uses Making Flowers Last Longer Specifically, hydrangeas!
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Some plants, like hydrangeas that bloom on old wood, may need to be wrapped with burlap to protect their tender buds from winter damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Deciduous Shrubs: Plants like hydrangeas and lilacs are popular in fall because their roots establish during the dormant season, readying them for a robust blooming cycle in the spring.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Household Uses Making Flowers Last Longer Specifically, hydrangeas!
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Some plants, like hydrangeas that bloom on old wood, may need to be wrapped with burlap to protect their tender buds from winter damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Hydrangea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrangea. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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hydrangea
noun
hy·dran·gea
hī-ˈdrān-jə
: any of a genus of shrubby plants with showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers
Medical Definition
hydrangea
noun
hy·dran·gea
hī-ˈdrān-jə
1
capitalized
: a large genus of widely distributed shrubs and one woody vine (family Saxifragaceae) with opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers
2
: any plant of the genus Hydrangea
3
: the dried rhizome and roots of the wild plant of the genus Hydrangea (H. arborescens) formerly used in pharmacy as a diuretic
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