[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection
Hydrangeas, with their beautiful petals that shine in the rain and their captivating array of colors, have many characteristics that go beyond their appearance.
This time, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts about hydrangeas in a quiz format.
You might discover new sides to hydrangeas, such as their history, meanings in the language of flowers, and tidbits about their colors and shapes.
For older adults, it serves as brain training and helps prevent dementia while enjoying the season.
By all means, incorporate it as a rainy season recreation activity at day service centers and other senior care facilities!
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[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection (11–20)
Are there any drinks that use hydrangeas?
- Hydrangea Liqueur
- Hydrangea tea
- Hydrangea Juice
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Hydrangea tea
A type of hydrangea called “amacha” is a beverage made from certain varieties of mountain hydrangea. It is especially used in the Buddhist ceremony Hanamatsuri (Kambutsu-e) and is characterized by a faint sweetness. While hydrangeas are known to have toxic leaves, there are varieties that are used for food, medicine, or as sweeteners.
There are various flower meanings associated with hydrangeas, but what are the meanings for white hydrangeas?
- tolerance
- intelligent
- mystical
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tolerance
The flower language of white hydrangeas is “tolerance.” Inspired by their beautiful white blooms that don’t take on any other color, this meaning is said to evoke a sense of a big, open heart.
Siebold, who loved hydrangeas and helped popularize them worldwide, named one hydrangea “H. otaksa.” Why did he choose this name?
- Because I named it after my wife whom I met in Japan.
- Because it comes from the place name that was discovered
- Because I took inspiration from the hydrangea’s flower meanings.
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Because I named it after my wife whom I met in Japan.
Among the many plants, Siebold especially loved hydrangeas. In his work Flora Japonica, he Latinized the name of his beloved Japanese companion, Otaki (Kusumoto Taki), as “otaksa,” and introduced the species under the scientific name Hydrangea otaksa.
What is the original color of hydrangeas?
- pink
- blue
- white
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pink
The original color of hydrangeas is pink. Hydrangeas naturally contain anthocyanins, and the inherent color of anthocyanins is pink.
What is the other name for the Western hydrangea, which was bred in Europe from the lacecap hydrangea native to Japan?
- Annabelle
- Hydrangea
- European hydrangea
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Highland Xia
Hydrangeas are a group of azaleas that have been selectively bred in Europe. The name “hydrangea” is said to mean “water vessel.” Thanks to breeding, they feature vivid flower colors and abundant blooms, making them popular as houseplants and for garden planting.
What is the other name for the lacecap hydrangea (Hortensia macrophylla) that has been improved into the mophead form, which blooms in round clusters?
- temari-zaki (pompon-style bloom)
- Peach Bloom
- occasional blooming
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temari-zaki (pompon-style bloom)
Because the flowers of Hydrangea macrophylla cluster into round heads, they are likened to temari, a traditional Japanese handball toy, and are called “temari-zaki” (ball-shaped blooming). As a result of selectively breeding lacecap hydrangeas, the fertile flowers have largely disappeared, leaving mostly showy sterile flowers, which is why they bloom in tight, ball-like clusters.
[For Seniors] Hydrangea Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Collection (21–30)
What effect is said to occur if you hang hydrangeas upside down on a day in June that has a 6 in it?
- Traffic Safety
- matchmaking; bringing people together; marriage tie (good-luck charm for relationships)
- warding off evil
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warding off evil
The days in June that include the number six—especially June 6—are considered Hydrangea Day. Since ancient times, hydrangeas have been believed to have protective, warding-off-evil powers during this season. Among these customs, it is said that hanging hydrangeas upside down on a day with a six brings an even stronger effect against misfortune.