Thursday, May 29, 2008

Pink Mops

Hello...care to join me in a stroll to my favorite plant?
...look and see...
...this pink mop top Hydrangea....
...full of bright pink mops that is growing in my front yard.
Look close....doesn't this leaf look like the back of a dinosaur?
These fabulous delights started as this....
..and went to this...
..and here is the final look ~ a true beauty!


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42 comments:

  1. Sugarplum CottageMay 29, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    This is the most beautiful hydrangea I've seen all year. It is truly amazing how God makes these, just for us to enjoy. I love drying the blooms for christmas tree decorations, the pinks are the best colors for drying. As always I've my visit.'

    Hugs, RoseMarie

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  2. Sugarplum CottageMay 29, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Sorry, as always I've enjoyed my visit. Rose

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  3. BrendaMay 29, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    Becky,How prety,My hydrangea are just now staring to bud it won't be long befor they will be showing off also.
    My Daughter used blue hydrangeaes for her wedding .
    Thank's for sharing your's with all of us they are beautiful.
    Best Wishes
    Brenda:)

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  4. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMay 29, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Very Pretty! My neighbor across the street has a pink one all mine are blue.

    Manuela

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  5. LisaMay 29, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    I have tried every variety I can think of and can't get these to grow for me. What a treat to see how beautiful yours are. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. ElizabethMay 29, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    I think you've got the most gorgeous hydrangea ever! I've got 2 in pots and LOVE them.

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  7. JanetMay 29, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Mine are just thinking about budding. I go out every morning and peek into their tight little leaves to look for buds! Yeah, I know I should get a life, but why??

    Janet

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  8. Susie QMay 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Mine have yet to bloom but I am enjoying yours vicariously! What gorgeous colors!!

    Love,
    Sue

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  9. JenMay 29, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful! My hydrangea is just now blooming. it is a light blue. I love your bright pink! Enjoy the rest of your day :)

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  10. SalMay 29, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful colours! Sal ;-)

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  11. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Becky,
    I love those hydrangeas. I tried some a couple of years ago but they didn't make it. They must not like our soil here in Ohio. Yours are gorgeous. Cut a bouquet for me please. How is Doogs?? Jackson is loving the nice weather. He always wants to be outside.

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  12. Cowboys and Custard MercantileMay 29, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    Oh I love these hydrangeas.. they remind me of our holiday cottage in Cornwall when I was a wee lass.. The hydrangeas in Cornwall were blue mostly due to the acid soil..
    They make fabulous dried flower arrangements..

    Sweet Dreams Becky
    with love Michelexx

    P.s Henny Penny is very much part of the family now.. even has her own place setting at the table!
    She sends her love..

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  13. MichelleMay 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    Your hydrangea bush is stunning! I can't wait for mine to be in full bloom..I have one :)

    I hope you are having a wonderful day.

    Michelle

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  14. RhondiMay 29, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    I love hydrangeas. Mine is blue and it is just starting to turn blue today. I love the way the blossoms start put almost green and then begin to color around the edges. I'll be showing a photo of it when it reaches it's peak.
    Happy gardening.Rhondi

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  15. becky up the hillMay 29, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Your hydrangea's look beautiful! Come on..are these this year's pix? Mind are about three weeks behind yours....they got a bad case of the chilblains in that freeze we had..but have rallied. Thanks for sharing my 2nd favorite flower too...well my 2nd favorite June/July flower ;o).

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  16. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseMay 29, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Those are beautiful!! :)

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  17. Kathleen GraceMay 29, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Oh that is gorgeous! I have tried growing hydrangeas and they have not survived my sandy soil. Guess I'll just have to enjoy yours:>)

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  18. Miss JeanMay 29, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Oh, Becky! What have you done?! Don't you know that hydrangeas are sweety's favorite in the whole wide world shrub? If he sees these pictures he's going to make me drive him over in the middle of the night and help him steal it right out of your yard! If you hear a noice at night, just roll over and pretend everything is fine!

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  19. Miss JeanMay 29, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    I meant "noise". What the heck is a noice?

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  20. HazelMay 29, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    I too am a fan of hydrangeas, still waiting for our white ones to bloom. Your pink one is absolutely gorgeous wonderful photos!

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  21. DeniseMay 29, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    The Hydrangea is my favorite plant..... I just planted two more in my yard.... Your is just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! I love to dry them and use them around my house.......Thanks for sharing

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  22. Little Blue VioletMay 29, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Hydrangea are magnificent, aren't they? I hope to have some large, billowing ones on the side of my home one day. For now, still saving up money for a backhoe and crew to come in a re-do my uneven yard. Yours have huge flower heads~ do you feed them anything special?
    miles of smiles,
    Darly

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  23. PatinaMay 29, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    Just beautiful! Spring is a wonderful time of the year.

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  24. theMay 29, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    WOW! I have never seen such a bright pink bush ! That is so pretty !!
    Stephanie

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  25. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageMay 30, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    I love hydrangea's! Your's is so beautiful. I have the lace cap hydrangea's and have been wanted the kind that you have.Your front yard is beautiufl, you should show more of it!!
    ginger

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  26. emilyMay 30, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful hydrangeas!! I wish my garden would take to them, I always have a hard time growing them! Love your blog!
    emily

    victorianpetals.com

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  27. LouiseMay 30, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    I have a pink hydrangea too. The flowers last for ages and even look good when they have dried. You definitely get your money's worth out of this one. Lovely. x

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  28. LindaMay 30, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Becky, what a gorgeous hydrangea....I love the color. Do you ever dry the flowers? Hugs, Linda

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  29. Sinta ReneeMay 30, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks for the stroll in the garden. Hydrangeas are my favorite! I am originally from Oregon-where these bushes florish. Ah, the memories.

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  30. farmerjulieMay 30, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    thats my favorite. when i lived in calif. i had alot in my yard. now in idaho they dont grow very good at all. I will enjoy yours!

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  31. Jenni BMay 30, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    I know you don't know me but I have just found your blog. It's great! Thanks for showing your great hydrangeas. They're definitely one of my favorite flowers.

    Jenni B

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  32. The Old Painted CottageMay 30, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Sweet Becky, thank you for your condolences. I can just smell the fragrance of these awesome blooms..just gorgeous. Dinasours back? You are so funny!

    oxox
    Jennifer

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  33. Life on the EdgeMay 30, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Those are really gorgeous! For some reason, the woman who lived here before did not plant any hydrangeas and I love them! I think I may have to plant some myself.

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  34. RosemaryMay 30, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    Hydrangeas are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your beauties!!
    Have a great weekend,
    Rosemary

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  35. MaryMay 30, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Oh they are so beautiful, and over such a long period of time -- I love the buds, and the blooms. Do you dry them?

    thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures!
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  36. RobinMay 30, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    These are fantastic! How long did it take to grow them like this? Are they shade loving?

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  37. cherished*vintageMay 30, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    Gorgeous hydrangea. The pink mop totally rocks! Beautiful!!!
    -Karoline

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  38. Maria Catalina WileyMay 30, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    They're gorgeous Becky :-) Your garden looks so beautiful!
    Maria xoxo

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  39. CiNdEe's GaRdEnMay 30, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Those are just beautiful!!! I love hydrangeas too. Mine are just starting to open(-: I have been trying for years to get them to have a multi-blue color. Hopefully this year thye will have some blue!

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  40. Simply ShelleyMay 31, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Becky, the hydrangea is one of my favorites,and yours is just beautiful...Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

    Blessings,Shelley

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  41. Ele at abitofpinkheavenMay 31, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    I'm working out in my yard today, as we finally have a 70
    + degree day! Your blooms are gorgeous. I just love the different colors. The aprons in the post below are so adorable. I love that they are back in style!

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  42. Rosie's WhimsyJune 1, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful Hydrangeas! Mine are still a little ways from blooming. I love seeing others ladies gardens...it extends blooming time ever so much!

    ((hugs)) Rosie

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