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The Flower Hour #7: The Seasons of a #Hydrangea

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Welcome to Flower Hour #7! I’m excited about November’s Flower Hour posts, as they continue to feature shadows for Becky B’s November Shadows photo challenge.

This week, I’m sharing my various hydrangea plants I’ve killed enjoyed over the years. I noticed that I had several views of them during each season.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour; just use your own photography.

The Hope of Spring

pink hydrangea

Summer Sunsets highlight a purple Hydrangea

purple hydrangea framed by setting sun

colors of Autumn

autumn hydrangea

Winter tOOK a toll on this potted hydrangea

Hydrangea tough winter

“As long as we can breathe, we can flourish; like flowers that rise from the ashes of winter.” – Unknown

Sharing for Becky’s November Shadows.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

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93 responses to “The Flower Hour #7: The Seasons of a #Hydrangea”

  1. Nicole Sara Avatar
    Nicole Sara

    So beautiful! I love hydrangeas!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nicole! I’m hoping the one I planted last year flowers again!

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    robbiesinspiration

    Hi Terri, here is my post: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/robbies-inspiration-tanka-tuesday-esther-chiltons-writing-challenge-w3-and-flower-hour/

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  6. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Such a variety of colours, Terri!

    Unique flowers!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Mr Philo, just your everyday run of the mill hydrangeas 😁

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Welcome, Terri. Lovely collection!

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  10. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    All of these Hydrangeas are nothing but gorgeous, Terri 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hammad, I’m hoping mine grows back after being replanted and surviving that tough winter.

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  13. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    That summer sunset purple is the best!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      That one came out good, thanks, Dawn!

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  14. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    They’re just as pretty as when colorful and fit perfectly with the brown theme – you did a double-dose of brown this week too!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda! I must have been in a brown mood! 🤎

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Indeed Terri!

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  15. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    Hydrangeas are so beautiful (even the brown ones 😊). We used to see more of them planted in this area but I hardly see them anymore. I guess they took too much water.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Oh yes, they are water hogs, hence the word “hydra”ngea 😉 thanks, Janis!

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  16. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    How lovely to Hydrangeas through the seasons, Terri. Life’s full cycle.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi! It was fun to look through the archives!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  19. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Look at your hydrangeas! The purple one is gorgeous with the sunset! I have a few at our Pennsylvania house. They make me happy.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! I always have fun photographing flowers. Once I determine how well mine grows in the raised bed, I’ll plant two more. I do have a small faux bouquet of them in the house 😁

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  20. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Beautiful! They are one of my most favorite flowers!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Lisa! I want to plant a couple more!

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  21. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    Nice in all seasons

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  23. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Sometimes they’ve just had enough! We’ve killed the odd one too xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Haha, yep, for a relatively hardy plant, it had its limits, Jo!

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  24. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Very pretty Terri, and the dried ones look good too, intentional or not!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much, Graham!

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  26. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I enjoyed the hydrangea photos in each season, Terri. All beautiful.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel! It’s interesting to see how the change over the course of a year.

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        Yes, you’re blessed that you have seasons like that there. My pleasure, Terri.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        Thank you Hazel!

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  27. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Beautiful Hydrangea macros Terri 😀 One of my favourite flowers. My white ones have just flowered

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Brian. I was a bit embarrassed about the brown ones, but Iearned they dont do well in pots when temps get below freezing 😟

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        I cut the dead flowers and have a small display jar. They look quite good

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  28. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    I love your hydrangea flowers in all seasons! Especially like the purple ones. And the quote is a good one, too. Here is my entry for today …

    https://wp.me/p3RE1e-naU

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Barbara! The purple ones are my favorite too!

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  29. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Attractive even when dead. We should all be so lucky. 😉

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Haha, I love that, Janet, thank you!

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  31. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Magnificent shots!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Egidio. I hope the one I transplanted will bloom next year.

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  33. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Like you I’ve killed a few hydrangeas in my day!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It happens!

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  34. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Mine are much more subtle, tiny wildflowers.

    Dark days of November

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  35. BeckyB Avatar
    BeckyB

    oh these are so pretty

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Becky, they made for great shadows!

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      1. BeckyB Avatar
        BeckyB

        they really do – I always feel they are a flower underestimated as they offer so much in each season

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  36. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely. I dry hydrangeas too.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cindy! I didn’t dry them on purpose! 😁

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  37. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Here’s mine, Terri: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/robbies-inspiration-tanka-tuesday-and-esther-chiltons-writing-challenge/

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  39. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    I hope flowers never go away.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I think they’ll be around forever!

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  40. Carol Carlisle Avatar
    Carol Carlisle

    lovely sequence. How ingenious . I have a rose I might be able to do that with.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Carol! I cobbled together two hydrangeas for this. It took digging into my archives back when we lived in Sacramento.

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  41. Pamela Zmija ~ Artist & Intuitive Avatar
    Pamela Zmija ~ Artist & Intuitive

    Great photos! Hydrangea’s are awesome in the garden!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Pamela! I hope to plant a couple more this coming spring.

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  42. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    A lovely Flower Hour edition—your hydrangeas beautifully capture the grace of all four seasons, from hopeful spring blooms to winter’s quiet resilience. The blend of shadows, color, and emotion makes this post truly enchanting. A wonderful contribution to Becky’s challenge! 🌸✨

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, much appreciated!

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  43. Three by Lisa Avatar
    Three by Lisa

    Love hydrangea, I have a pink one in my yard.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are indeed beautiful flowers!

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  44. Susanne Swanson Avatar
    Susanne Swanson

    I love Hydrangeas! Your photos are beautiful!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Susanne! I’m surprised they grow here but my SIL has several in her yard in Spokane.

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      1. Susanne Swanson Avatar
        Susanne Swanson

        I’ve had several over the years, but they weren’t that happy in my yard, so I finally pulled out the last one. But I miss them and may have to try again.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I don’t think they like the acidic soil around pine trees. I had that issue in Sacramento where I planted some redwood trees. I kept the hydrangeas in pots which helped. They also like sun. Good luck!

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  45. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    One of my favourites, Terri. Ours are just turning, but they’ve been really lovely.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cathy. They’re very popular and seem to grow everywhere! I saw on the news that Cloud flare had outage issues.

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      1. Cathy Avatar
        Cathy

        All seems to be working ok now, thank goodness!

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  46. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, these are gorgeous! I love the pink one. I have one hydrangea that was given to me. I stuck it in the ground and it keeps on blooming every spring. It must like it here.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth! I think they like warmer nights. Mine struggle a bit but go dormant in the winter here.

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  47. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar
    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    A beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing, and have a nice week! xx Michael

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Michael! Enjoy your week as well!

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      1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar
        OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

        Thanks, Terri! xx Michael

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  48. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Gorgeous pictures.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! Do hydrangeas grow well in South Africa?

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  49. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Beautiful hydrangea photos, Terri. Seeing these pics reminded me that I need to plant one. Have a great rest of the week.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Smith! Hydrangeas seem to be able to grow anywhere. Too cold here to leave them in pots. I transplanted mine to a garden bed where it’s doing OK. Enjoy your week as well!

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  50. John Avatar
    John

    Beautiful photos, Terri! 💕

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, John! Hopefully this coming spring the brown hydrangea you see will flower.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        you are welcome. ❤️

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