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-- Florist, or big leaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), is a favorite of gardeners.
Knowing when to prune is crucial for dependable flower blossoms Joel M. Lerner 2010
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The hydrangea print you see here is “Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mrs W.J. Hepburn’,” and is watercolor on board painted by Beatrice Olive Corfe inMay 1931.
Treat yourself to a print from the Royal Horticultural Society « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009
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One is endless summer (H. macrophylla 'Endless Summer (TM)').
Knowing when to prune is crucial for dependable flower blossoms Joel M. Lerner 2010
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Casual gardeners may envision low shrubs with puffball blooms in shades of pink and blue, but these so-called mophead hydrangeas—technically known as Hydrangea macrophylla—are only the most common varietal out there, and in my experience, aren't reliable bloomers.
Hydrangeas' Fall Flower Show Bart Ziegler 2011
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Agricultural expansion into the southern and western sides of the Reserve by small farmers and cattle ranchers is reducing the forests which are also being massively logged for precious woods such as caoba (Swietenia macrophylla) which threaten the World Heritage values for which the Reserve was inscribed.
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Important timber trees growing in the reserve include Swietenia macrophylla, Callopyllum brasiliense, Carapa guianensis, Cedrela odorata, Tabebuia rosea and Virola koschnyi.
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Many are tagged with impenetrable scientific names: Paeonia lactiflora, Brunnera macrophylla.
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Characteristic or common trees at lower elevations are, amongst others: Swietenia macrophylla, Apeiba membranacea, Bursera simaruba, Carapa guianensis, Casearia arborea, Cedrela odorata, Eugenia sp.,
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So the plant's full name (get ready) is Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' Endless Summer.
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Brazil nut trees (Bertholletia excelsa) and mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) are also found here.
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