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Hydrangea

Hydrangea

The tradition includes both warm and cold readings. Don't assume the recipient hears the one you intend.

Blue
Pink
White
Green

Meanings

Floriography disagrees about hydrangea: thank you for understanding, or frigidity, heartlessness, boastfulness, or "you are cold".Sources: Wikipedia: List of plants with symbolism

Colour meanings

Blue · Apology
Pink · Emotion
White · Grace

Gifting tips

Separate meanings for blue, pink, and white have no checked source yet (TBC). Vase life is TBC too.

Pet safety

Cat · Toxic
Dog · Toxic
Bird · No data
Rabbit · No data
Small mammal · No data
Reptile · No data

See ASPCA entry

For reference only — not veterinary advice. If a pet ingests plant material, contact a vet immediately.