Hydrangea

Hail to the hydrangea with its distinctive pom-pom cluster of lace-like delicate blooms. The sturdy stem belies the fragility of these flowers but makes for interesting floral art that may focus on the intricate structure of the tiny blossoms whose colors range from pink to blue, depending on soil acidity. Hydrangeas in paintings and photographs may be presented as botanical art or whimsical accents in a larger landscape scene. Incorporating these flowers in wall art takes careful consideration as the symbolism varies--gratitude, deep emotions, prosperity and abundance are associated with showy hydrangeas but so are vanity, whimsy and narcissism.