Over 340 striking color photos introduce readers to the quintessential flower of the Cape and the Islands, the hydrangea.



The lucky people who live in and around Cape Cod, Massachusetts revel in lush hydrangea flowers flourishing in a maritime climate. Residents and visitors alike enjoy their beautiful displays in home gardens, outside restaurants and inns, and especially in waterfront areas, where hydrangeas thrive in the sea air.



Blue blooms predominate, their naturally cheerful colors echoing the blue of the sea and the sky. Regional gardeners also delight in creating tapestries of color in shades of pink, purple, and blue. From the lacy white flowers of climbing hydrangeas in early spring to the rich burgundy blooms of late fall, hydrangeas bring accents of beauty throughout the growing season.



This book captures the beauty of hydrangeas and their wide range of uses, both outdoors and indoors, and for special events.