hydrangea
1 synonym for hydrangea, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A garden shrub, genus Hydrangea, valued for its rounded flower heads made up of many small blooms in shades of white, pink or blue.
Synonyms
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How to use hydrangea
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blue hydrangea
hydrangea bush
clusters of hydrangeas
potted hydrangea
Hydrangea is a standard, everyday gardening term with no particular formality.
Etymology
Hydrangea was borrowed from the scientific genus name Hydrangea, itself built from the Ancient Greek words for water and for vessel or capsule. Carl Linnaeus chose the name because of the shape of the plant's fruit.
Full origin of hydrangea →Frequently asked questions
What does the name hydrangea mean?
It comes from Ancient Greek words for water and vessel, chosen because of the shape of the plant's seed capsule.
What colours do hydrangea flowers come in?
They typically flower in large clusters of white, pink or blue.
Is hortensia another name for hydrangea?
Yes, hortensia is used as a synonym for hydrangea.
