Hydrangeaceae Collection

Hydrangea hortensis, French hydrangea
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood -Philadelphus coronary-, flowers, ornamental shrub, Thuringia, Germany

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Chatham, house detail

Lace cap Hydrangea Lilacina in woodland garden, England, UK, August

Hydrangea, X-ray

Great eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) butterfly male nectaring on Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera). Male is highly territorial chasing other insects away

Hydrangeas flowering in garden seen through window of shed, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Large-leaved scabrous Hydrangea -Hydrangea aspera Macrophylla-

Old part of the village of Poggio, Marciana, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Pink Hydrangea, USA

USA, Massachusetts, Reading, blue Lacecap Hydrangea

Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronarius)

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) in front of mountains

Flowers of Hydrangea macrophylla " Red Lacecap", bigleaf hydrangea small female flowers ringed by larger male flowers

Mock-orange (Philadelphus sp. ) close-up of flowers and leaves, in garden, Oxfordshire, England, July
Mock-orange (Philadelphus sp.) close-up of flowers and leaves, in garden, Oxfordshire, England, July

Bigleaf or French Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), Hydrangeaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1802-1806
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXXVIII, Plate 44 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Bigleaf or French Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), Hydrangeaceae

Scentless mock orange (Philadelphus grandiflorus or inodorus), Hydrangeaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1765
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume X, Plate 49 by Francesco Peyrolery: Scentless mock orange (Philadelphus grandiflorus or inodorus), Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Blanc
Lacecap Group Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Teller Blanc ) flowering in summer

Hydrangea sp. hydrangea
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hydrangea otaksa, French hydrangea
Hydrangea otaksa from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Vireo flavifrons, yellow-throated vireo
Plate 119 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Hydrangea villosa hidcote. Dried specimen taken from the museums herbarium. Date 20.viii.1974. No 1081

Hydrangea preziosa. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Date 20.viii.1974, No 1047. Cultivated plants from Hilliers Arboretum, England

Hydrangea macrophylla Tricolor, bigleaf hydrangea. Cultivated plants from Hilliers Arboretum, Ampfield, Hampshire, England. Collected by (BM)NH staff. Date 20.viii.1974 No. 1048

Hydrangea quercifolia, oak-leaf hydrange
Unnumbered drawing (Tab III) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Hydrangeaceae, commonly known as Hortensia or Hydrangea hortensis, is a stunning ornamental shrub that adds beauty to gardens worldwide. With its delicate flowers and vibrant colors, it is no wonder why this plant has become so popular. One of the most well-known varieties of the French hydrangea, also called Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronarius). This particular species can be found in Thuringia, Germany and was first introduced in 1913-14 Bulbs, Plants and Seeds catalogues. In the United States, specifically Massachusetts' Cape Cod region in Chatham, you can find beautiful houses adorned with Hydrangeaceae. The intricate details on these homes are often complemented by the presence of this lovely shrub. Plate 76 showcases one such house detail where Hydrangeas steal the show. Across the pond in England's woodland garden during August, a Lace cap Hydrangea Lilacina blooms gracefully. Its ethereal beauty captivates visitors and adds charm to any landscape. A photograph taken using X-ray technology reveals an intriguing perspective on these flowers' inner structure. The allure extends beyond human admiration; even butterflies cannot resist its nectar-rich blossoms. The Great eggfly butterfly male (Hypolimnas bolina) finds solace while nectaring on Rough-leaved hydrangea petals. During July in Norfolk County's shed window view from England's garden lies a picturesque scene: blooming hydrangeas casting their colorful spell upon all who gaze upon them. Their vibrant hues bring joy and tranquility to those lucky enough to witness their splendor. Traveling further south to Tuscany's Elba Island province of Livorno lies Poggio village's old part - a charming location where Pink Hydrangeas flourish.