Hydrangeas a versatile flower in beautiful colors.

The Hydrangea, a flower with an endless array of colors. From the deepest shades of red to the softest pastels, and even combined nuances such as green/red and purple/green. The stylish flower has found its way into the most beautiful bouquets and is a popular choice in floral design. And with good reason: with hydrangeas you are guaranteed to create a true showpiece. In this blog, we will tell you how the Hydrangea is grown and what varieties there are.

What is the story of a Hydrangea?

The cut Hydrangea is native to Southeast Asia and is also found in North and South America (Andes mountains). About eighty varieties are known in the wild. The name derives from Greek. 'Hydro' stands for water and 'angeion' means vessel or pitcher, referring to the bulbous flower after flowering. The Hydrangea exudes pure gratitude; the profusion of flowers together form a beautiful whole, stand in harmony and symbolize love, harmony and peace.

About the nursery of Picobello Hydrangea

We are guests in the greenhouse of Picobello Hydrangea. The company is run by the Kouwenhoven family, Paul Kouwenhoven and sons Richard, Danny and Bob. Pico Bello Hortensia is a modern nursery in Bleiswijk that focuses with passion and dedication on the cultivation of cut hydrangeas of the very highest quality.

With 10 acres of greenhouses and a passionate team, they strive to provide 35 different hydrangea varieties with the perfect care and attention. This results in beautiful flowers with a long shelf life. Sustainability is of paramount importance. Pico Bello continuously invests in innovative techniques, such as a fully automatic bunching machine, to optimize quality and efficiency. Rainwater is collected and stored to supply the nursery with water in a sustainable way. Pico Bello Hortensia: where quality, passion and innovation come together for beautiful hydrangeas.

Picobello Hortensia's range extends wide with varieties including:

• Vienna
• Ruby Red
• Parade
• Harlequin
• Pimpernel
• Verena

About the Hydrangea

Hydrangea cut flowers are available in a plethora of colors. From all shades of red, pink and purple to white, green and blue. There are even combined colors available, such as green/red, purple/green and flowers with colored edges.

In fact, some hydrangeas color through during flowering. Their original color mixes with a green tint, creating beautiful color accents. When fully colored through, they take on a beautiful autumn red color.

We call these through-colored hydrangeas “Classic.” They are available year-round, peaking in supply from May through November. The “Fresh” varieties, in fresh colors such as white, green, pink, blue and purple, are found mostly from March through October.

Did you know? Hydrangeas naturally grow only pink or red flowers? To grow blue Hydrangeas, growers have a special trick. Adding aluminum sulfate makes the soil more acidic, giving the flowers the coveted blue color.

Wedding-worthy flower

Hydrangeas are the perfect flower for the bridal bouquet. The tender, grateful and loving look of the Hydrangea is a perfect fit for a wedding. In addition, the Hydrangea comes in a variety of soft colors and combines tremendously well with other flowers in a bridal bouquet.