The reason why the eight immortals are called this way is because it is related to the legend of the eight immortals crossing the sea, in fact, it is a flower in the dragon palace, of course, it is also a folk legend. It is conceivable that this flower likes warmth, loves humidity, and the semi-shaded environment is the most suitable, and the high temperature will not only sunburn the flowers, but also accelerate the fading of the flowers.
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The hydrangea is a deciduous shrub, two meters tall, with stems and branches at the base, mostly radiating branches, forming rounded shrubs, thick twigs, and obvious skin holes.
The leaves are opposite, inverted ovate, nearly leathery, large and thick, the leaf tips are pointed, the leaf tail is rounded, the leaf margins are coarsely serrated, the leaf surface is bright green, the leaf back is yellow-green, and the petiole is thick.
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The flowers are borne at the top, polygonal inflorescence, more than half a foot in diameter, the total peduncle is short, the branches are thick, almost equal length, densely covered with short soft hairs, and the flowers are dense. Its shape resembles a hydrangea ball, so it is called hydrangea flower, pink flower, purple hydrangea ball.
The flowers are green at first, then turn white, with a gradient of time, or pink or blue, and the fragrance is seductive.
Eight hydrangeas, white and plump, large and beautiful, can be red and blue, pleasing to the eye.
The umbel-shaped inflorescence is like a snowball, clustered in oval green leaves, which is beautiful.
The more you control its color, you can adjust the soil pH, acid blue and alkaline red.
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It is said that the Eight Immortals went to the Yaochi Peach Club and passed through the East China Sea when they returned, and were fortunate to receive this flower. The flowers are beautiful and colorful; The flowers bloom and blossom, like snowflakes pressing against the trees, feminine and moving, naturally extraordinary.
The branches and leaves are densely spread, the rhizomes are fleshy and adaptable, and the ground planting is the color of the courtyard, and the potted plant is the balcony to add color.
The eight immortals, with their large flowers and beautiful colors, are famous ornamental plants in the Yangtze River Basin. It is beautiful to be planted under the shade of the garden trees or on both sides of the road, planted in the shade of the hillside, or in front of the building, or even planted as a hedge flower.
Originally a garden flower, the Ming and Qing Dynasties Jiangnan garden was planted, and modern parks and scenic areas were planted in pieces, which were spectacular.
If the whole flower ball is cut off and the bottle is inserted into the room, it is a high-grade ornament; If you hang the flower ball in the bed tent, it is a kind of fun.
Years ago, my daughter once bought a bouquet, inserted in a vase, blue tiles, round and steaming, said to be hydrangeas, sprinkled every day, changed water every week, beautiful for more than half a month. Today I understand that it is the eight hydrangeas, alias hydrangeas.
Since the eight immortals are named after the eight immortals, they have the meaning of "eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing their miraculous powers", which is hope, health, and a happy reunion.
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