Lacecap Hydrangea

My first love of the hydrangea was the 

"Mophead" variety...those big, rounded blooms were unmistakeable in their appearance,

and caught my attention straight away!





Now, living here in the PNW, I'm starting to notice other varieties.




This is the Lacecap Hydrangea




...more delicate than their bold, Mophead relative.

Yet, still has a stunning statement to make.




A bumblebee's paradise.

A photographer's joy.



I simply couldn't get enough of this beauty this day.




 At home, near the coast, their colors blend so nicely.




Blue, lavender, purplish pink...




Lovely, lacy centers.









If only you could capture the tiny buds as they open.















I hope you enjoy these...

I know I got carried away!



Almost Friday my friends...



Becca



Comments

TexWisGirl said…
really, really pretty! you were able to show a lot more of the individual petals with these beauties.
August 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Lisa Graham said…
GORGEOUS Becca. I love the calmness of their color and bloom. So so gorgeous.

How did you capture that bee so well?..amazing photography.
August 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Caterina Giglio said…
pure gorgeosity and it is easy to see that you are in love...
August 16, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Holly Loves Art said…
WOW the color is just amazing! Look at these beauties! I have always called these Grandma or Grandmother flowers because my Grandmother (and other friend's grandmothers) always had these in their front yards when I was growing up. I always thought they were so gorgeous.
August 16, 2012 at 1:33 PM
She Who Doodles said…
they are beautiful, you captured some great shots with the bees. i have several in my yard, each very different, i love them.
August 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Such beautiful photos, Becca...I love the bees and the tiny buds!
August 16, 2012 at 1:53 PM
RURAL said…
They are stunning plants, and those colors. You have done them justice with your photography.

I remember falling in love with a lacecap....love at first sight.

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
August 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM
bohemiannie! art said…
OMGoodness..they're SO breathtakingly beautiful!
August 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Becca, these are just beautiful!
Here, the lace-cap is called an Angel's Parasol hydrangea.
It is my favorite of the hydrangeas.
August 16, 2012 at 4:35 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
No, you didn't get carried away. It just helps me pretend that I am standing in my Mother's garden. That is the kind of hydrangea that she has. I LOVE the laceheads. Their color is so incredibly beautiful!
August 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Dianne said…
Just beautiful! Your photos are amazing!
August 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Unknown said…
These are gorgeous flowers and great pictures.
August 16, 2012 at 5:02 PM
erin's art and gardens said…
you seem to be embracing your lovely new surroundings just fine! i love the lacecaps...especially with a view of the water behind....beautiful images!
erin
xxoo
August 16, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Justine said…
what an amazing selection, beautifully photographed
August 17, 2012 at 1:52 AM
Tracy said…
Oh, the wonders of the hydrangea... so many varieties and colors to love! Our blue-purple hydrangea is in full bloom now. I will share photos soon! These images are a lift to see this morning. Happy Weekend, Becca ((HUGS))
August 17, 2012 at 3:00 AM
Catherine said…
Such splendid color here today Becca!
Wishing you a happy weekend!
xo Catherine
August 17, 2012 at 4:41 AM
Unknown said…
They are so pretty. I just love the colors.

Hugs~
August 17, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Linda Walker said…
I just picked some hydrangeas today. I love them too!! You solved a mystery for me with your post. I have 4 different plants and I thought there was a problem with 2 that only produced lacey like blossoms. Now I know I have two different varieties, one of which is the lacecap. Mystery solved! Thanks for posting, Linda
mysewwhatblog
August 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Anonymous said…
So cheerful and beautiful and bursting with life.
August 18, 2012 at 4:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Lacecap loveliness in all its glory. xox
August 18, 2012 at 7:29 AM
Judy S. said…
Great photos of one of my favorite flowers! A friend just used the big blue flowers in an arrangement very effectively. Have you seen the oakleaf hydrangea? It's quite pretty too. We are headed off to the OR Coast for a few days.....
August 19, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Kim Henkel Creations said…
I too love hydrangeas...unfortunately too cold to grow them where i live (except indoors). Beautiful photos!
August 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Gillian Olson said…
Beautiful flowers, I love that bluey mauve colour. Your pictures are so beautiful.
August 22, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Linda Vincent said…
My favourite flower too...I can't stop photographing all the different varieties in my garden.
Yours are absolutely gorgeous .....love the last one especially.
August 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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