Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea (also called Hortensia) is a genus of lush flowering shrubs, at home in many gardens.

Bigleaf Hydrangea (native to Japan) is with its blue flowers one of the most striking appearances of this family.
The flowers of this typical species vary depending on the pH of the soil (acidic soils produce blue flowers, alkaline soils results in pink or purple blooms)

Dutch name : Hortensia (ook Waterstruik genaamd)
German name : Hortensie
Latin name : Hydrangea macrophylla