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The nature of the soil it grows in, such as its acidity level, determines the colour of hydrangeas. If the soil is less acidic the flower will be pink, and the more acidic it is the bluer the flower!

Flowers are the reproductive structure of flowering plants. When insects or birds come to take nectar from a flower, they pollinate it by moving pollen from one flower into another's pistil (the female part of the flower).

Tulips will bend and twist to grow towards light (even in a vase!).

Tulips are native to central Asia but didn't really become popular until reaching the Netherlands.

Tulips are part of the lily family.

Calla lilies (Zantedeschia sp.) are native to South Africa and are considered tender perennials because they won't tolerate freezing weather. They are only hardy in warmer areas in Zones 8-10. These plants grow from bulb-like rhizomes. Big, firm rhizomes will give you big plants and lots of flowers. Smaller ones will also grow and bloom, but not as vigorously. Overall, calla flowers can last up to a month when left on the plants or for a couple of weeks when cut for vases.

Plant calla lilies in full sun to part shade. Callas need moist, but well-drained soil because overly soggy soil may cause the rhizomes to rot. Before planting, enrich the soil with plenty of organic material such as compost, which will help create the best conditions for growing calla lilies.

Plant callas in the spring after all danger of frost has passed or when the soil has warmed up to at least 65°F. For a head-start on blooms, plant the rhizomes indoors about a month before the average date of your last frost. Transplant them into the garden when the weather warms up.

Calla lilies are simple yet stunning flowers. They're traditionally used in wedding bouquets, Easter arrangements, and at funeral services, where they symbolize purity, resurrection, and rebirth. These tender perennials with chalice-shaped flowers can be planted in beds, borders, and containers, where they'll grow about one to three feet tall. They also make elegant houseplants. Calla lilies come in white, as well as shades of pink, yellow, orange, rose, maroon, and even nearly black. Some also have pretty white speckles on their green leaves, making these plants attractive even when not in bloom. Here's how to grow and care for calla lilies, both out in the garden and indoors.

There Are Thousands of Varieties of Tulips
There are more than 3,000 varieties of tulips worldwide (this includes naturally occurring and genetically cultivated varieties). Of those 3,000 varieties, tulips can be divided into approximately 150 species.