Floral Abstract
by Kathy Bassett
Title
Floral Abstract
Artist
Kathy Bassett
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Art
Description
In most species the flowers are white, but in some species (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, light purple, or dark purple. In these species the color is affected by the presence of aluminum ions which are available or tied up depending upon the soil pH. For H. macrophylla and H. serrata cultivars, the flower color can be determined by the relative acidity of the soil: an acidic soil (pH below 7), will have available aluminum ions and typically produce flower color that are blue to purple,[whereas an alkaline soil (pH above 7) will tie up aluminum ions and result in pink or red flowers. This is caused by a color change of the flower pigments in the presence of aluminium ions which can be taken up into hyperaccumulating plants.Lowering the pH of potting soils or mixes usually do not change the flower color to blue, because these soils have no aluminum ions. The ability to blue or pink a hydrangea is also influenced by the cultivar. Some plants are selected for their ability to be blued, while others are bred and selected to be red, pink or white. The flower color of most other Hydrangea species is not affected by aluminum and cannot be changed or shifted. Hydrangeas also have a nickname called 'Change Rose'.
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July 13th, 2016
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Laurel Adams
KATHY, Your work exudes PERSONAL HISTORY beautiful media PLAY, … thank you for your entries and process descriptions…you have already WON in this diminutive criteria based contest. Leaderboard results feed the ego…your exercise, as you know, feeds the soul.
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Dick Hudson
Wow, Kathy, I love your description, though it is way over my head. Nice representation of the various colors in plants.