[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection

Meigetsu-in (Bright Moon Temple)

Meigetsu-in, located in Kamakura City, is affectionately known as the “Hydrangea Temple” because about 2,500 hydrangea plants come into full bloom in June. During hydrangea season, blue, purple, and white blossoms flourish, attracting crowds of visitors.

A moist, partially shaded location

Hydrangeas prefer moist soil and partial shade. They are sensitive to dryness and strong sunlight, so a moderately damp location is ideal. Because they wilt quickly when they lose moisture, placing them in a spot with limited direct sun and watering them frequently is the key to keeping them lasting longer.

to flip over; to overturn; to be capsized

Lacecap hydrangeas can flip over when it’s hot. The parts that look like flowers face upward for about seven days after they start to bloom, but if sunny, high-temperature weather continues, they turn inside out, gradually take on more green each day, and then wither in that state by autumn.

moss

Hydrangeas and moss have a symbiotic relationship. Hydrangeas tend to lose moisture easily, but moss helps retain soil moisture and prevent drying.

fickleness

The flower language of hydrangeas is “fickleness.” This is because hydrangeas have the characteristic of changing their flower color depending on the soil’s acidity, which imbues them with the meaning of symbolizing changes in feelings and the heart.

Soil pH

The color of hydrangeas changes depending on the soil’s pH level. In acidic soil, they produce blue flowers, while in alkaline soil, they bloom pink. Depending on the soil’s properties, hydrangeas can display a variety of colors.

Japan

Hydrangeas (ajisai) are flowers that have long grown wild in Japan, and they are said to have spread to the rest of the world from Japan. Especially during Japan’s rainy season, you can see many of their beautiful blossoms.