Thursday, May 30, 2013

Blooming Hydrangeas - Show and Tell Friday


Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!


As you can see, my hydrangeas are blooming!  A few months back...I think it was around February I pulled out my lace-cap hydrangea that I planted when I first moved here 10 years ago and replaced it with this Nikko Blue Hydrangea.  I just wasn't happy with the blooms on the lace-cap and I've always wanted a Nikko Blue. I'm so happy I did this! This plant has grown so fast and is already full of blooms!  If it's this big the first year I can't wait to see it in the years to come!


I'm always torn on whether to leave the flowers on the bush or cut them for bouquets! I've decided to cut a few of them to cheer up my bedroom! I would love to have a huge garden and grow lots of hydrangeas but I'm happy to have just two for now!  The other one just started blooming so it will be about another month before it's in full bloom.

I still have to go through the photos of my boyfriend's home in Hawaii. I hope to go through those and post them next week. 


Thanks to all of you that join in on Show and Tell Friday every week and thanks to all of you who leave such nice comments!

If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog.


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36 comments:

  1. ChristineMay 30, 2013 6:02 PM

    Your hydrangeas are just too beautiful! That's a plant I want to have someday! LOVE IT!

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  2. Laurel StephensMay 30, 2013 6:06 PM

    How nice to come home to huge hydrangea blooms. I'm with you, to cut or not to cut, that is the question! :) Thank you for hosting your party, and have a great weekend.

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  3. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonMay 30, 2013 6:21 PM

    Those hydrangeas are gorgeous. I can't wait to see what else you want to show us. Thanks for hosting.

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  4. Trish - Mom On TimeoutMay 30, 2013 6:44 PM

    My hydrangeas have just started blooming and I'm so excited - love them! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  5. Laura TurnerMay 30, 2013 6:49 PM

    Oh Cindy, your hydrangeas are gorgeous! It's just too darned hot here, and there's not enough shade in my yard to grow them, which is too bad as they're one of my favorite flowers. Thank you for hosting each week!

    Laura from www.sundayview.blogspot.com

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  6. KarenMay 30, 2013 7:13 PM

    Gorgeous hydrangeas Cindy. I have lace caps and nikko blue and they are both doing well this year.I hope to have blooms soon. We're a little behind you on the east coast.

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  7. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMay 30, 2013 7:15 PM

    Thank you, Cindy, for hosting. Your hydrangeas are just beautiful. Mine are just now getting the tiny buds in place..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  8. Michele M./ Finch RestMay 30, 2013 7:39 PM

    Your Hydrangeas are incredible!

    Funny the first year mine did really well but haven't done as well since....they're showing some early buds and I can't WAIT for them to blossom.

    I am so happy you cut some to bring joy inside to your living space, that's important.

    Thanks for hosting!!

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  9. Jenna EMay 30, 2013 7:43 PM

    wow gorgeous! Hydrangeas are hands down my fave. I heard they are fairly easy to grow? I must pick some up and give it a shot.

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  10. Christine at Little BragsMay 30, 2013 8:16 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting Cindy....Christine from Little Brags

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  11. PoppyMay 30, 2013 10:23 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Cindy! Have a great weekend!

    Poppy

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  12. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 30, 2013 10:41 PM

    Your hydrangeas are simply divine! Thanks for hosting, Cindy :) Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  13. UnknownMay 30, 2013 11:03 PM

    Thank you so much for such lovely Friday. Your pink hydrangeas are so beautiful.
    Best wishes
    Selenarte

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  14. Shabby chic SandyMay 30, 2013 11:45 PM

    Your hydrangeas are just beautiful! looks like you made the right decision to pull out the old ones :) Thank you for hosting the party--I always enjoy it so much!

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  15. PriyamMay 31, 2013 12:50 AM

    Thanks for the great party. Also wanted to let you know that I am your newest follower..:)

    Priyam from http://priyam-simplejoys.blogspot.com

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  16. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMay 31, 2013 1:19 AM

    Cindy, your hydrangeas are beautiful.I wish I had room for more.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  17. Heirloom treasuresMay 31, 2013 2:46 AM

    I so love hydrangeas. I find they don't last inside,but do look so nice for a short while. yours are a lovely colour

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  18. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageMay 31, 2013 4:49 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  19. LuluMay 31, 2013 5:01 AM

    My hydrangeas won't be blooming for a while yet. I knowmwhat you mean about making a decision to cut or not. What you need, I guess, is enough blooms for the ones you cut not to be missed!

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  20. JP May 31, 2013 5:48 AM

    You are so lucky....I have never had luck with any of mine....enjoy them and keep sharing their beauty w/us!
    Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend, Cindy!

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  21. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comMay 31, 2013 6:14 AM

    I can't wait for my hydrangeas to bloom! Yours are beautiful! Thanks for hosting! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  22. Curtains in My TreeMay 31, 2013 6:19 AM

    hydrangeas are my favorite and I have 5 bushes they are greening out now because of all our rain here in Missouri
    they won't bloom for a couple months

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  23. Jeannie and LindaMay 31, 2013 6:33 AM

    Cindy, another beautiful Friday party! Thanks for hosting!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Peace,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  24. GnomeLoverMay 31, 2013 8:19 AM

    Beautiful flowers! Thank you for hosting!

    Jenni

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  25. PatsyMay 31, 2013 9:19 AM

    Thanks for the photo's, I absolutely love hydran. I am so disappointed however to find out they are very, very poisonous to animals and children, even fatal. I have them planted in my front beds but now I can't have them in the back because of my dogs and cats. The cats are what bothers me because some like to chew on green stuff.

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  26. UnknownMay 31, 2013 10:39 AM

    Hello and Happy Friday! Thank you for the pix - they are beautiful!

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  27. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 10:49 AM

    Hello,

    best post

    and best Blogspot

    congrats!

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  28. Free Pretty Things For YouMay 31, 2013 4:11 PM

    So Gorgeous!
    Thrilled to be linking up my newest DIY!
    Thank you for hosting such a gorgeous party!

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  29. Jen Beaudet ZondervanMay 31, 2013 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous hydrangeas! I'm working on a commissioned painting of hydrangeas right now! They're blue and purple.
    Thank you for hosting, Cindy! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for sharing your pictures of the Hawaii home in the previous post!
    Jennifer

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  30. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeMay 31, 2013 8:18 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Your hydrangeas are just beautiful! It is hard to decide if you should leave them on the bush or cut some and bring them in.
    Thanks for hosting. I do hope my post is okay for your party, it's not really from my home but after the auction what I bought went to my home. *winks* Gina

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  31. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 8:46 PM

    Hi Cindy, your hydrangeas are gorgeous!
    Thank you for hosting and sharing all the beauty, it is always a pleasure to join in the fun!
    Enjoy your weekend,
    Paulette

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  32. KarenMay 31, 2013 10:05 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Thank you so much for hosting "Show and Tell Firday". Your blogspot is such an inspiration!
    Your hydrangeas are absolutely gorgeous. Mine are not in bloom yet and so it was such a pleasure to see yours in your blue container. I can't wait to have some in the house too!
    Take care,
    Karen

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  33. Mindi@MyLove2CreateMay 31, 2013 10:35 PM

    Thank you for hosting!

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  34. UnknownJune 01, 2013 5:40 AM

    Have a fabulous weekend!

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  35. curiositaellyaJune 01, 2013 12:03 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting.
    Have a great week end.

    Ellya

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  36. LisascraftiquesJune 01, 2013 1:35 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting today! Great party!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy