Meaning & use

hydrangea

noun·Advanced

A shrub with large, rounded clusters of small pink, blue, or white flowers.

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Blue hydrangeas bloomed along the edge of the garden path.

She planted hydrangeas near the porch to add color in summer.

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A hydrangea's flower color can change depending on the acidity of the soil it grows in.

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