When I was in the 10th grade I learned how to change the flower color of the common garden hydrangea from pink to blue or from blue to pink. A neighbor who lived across the street from my childhood ...

Many garden experts say that the flowers of plants, except for hydrangeas, cannot change color. Big-leaf hydrangeas, the ones with large showy flowers (actually bracts), are thought to stand alone in ...

Iced butterfly pea flower tea - Everyday Better To Do Everything You Love/Getty Images We eat and drink with our eyes, so when you see the vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, you'll certainly want to ...

Pollinators perceive the higher levels of UV-absorbing pigments as a darker hue, which could be confusing when they try to scope out colorful flowers to land on. Image by PublicDomainPictures from ...

It often takes years of careful cross-breeding for horticulturalists to turn flowers certain colors, but scientists can dig right in and change them at a genetic level much faster. Using the ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...

Hydrangeas have a way of keeping gardeners on their toes. One season the flowers are soft pink, the next a vivid blue — or sometimes both, on the same bush. There’s something quietly thrilling about a ...