Comments on: Abundant Milflores

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:19:40 +0000

des, water frequently, and I mean frequently. Once the flowers die, coaxing blooms out of it in the hot manila weather is extremely difficult. There are several other posts on the blog related to hydrangeas, check the archives.

By: des

des — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:06:52 +0000

We moved to a new building here in Manila. Lived most of my life near the ground and had always had plants around. So I decided to buy a potted plant just to make our new place homey. Bought a pretty plant, with a headfull of white tiny flowers; I was told it’s called Milflores. I never knew it’s the local name for Hydrangeas. Any tips on taking care of my new baby?

By: liza

liza — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:43:16 +0000

i just love the flowers! i bought 2 pots with flowers at the baguio market for 25 pesos each and and now i am thinking of starting a collection. anyone who can educate me on how to propagate these lovely plants?

By: meriam

meriam — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:38:51 +0000

now iam collecting the 4 colors of milflores,pink blue white and lavander…i love these very beautiful flowers.its easy to take care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Larees

Larees — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:59:19 +0000

I love milflores! In a recent Davao trip, I saw these growing on the side of the road en route to Mt. Apo. They’re so pretty!

By: carina

carina — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:43:31 +0000

I would love to have this in my bridal bouquet…just my fave!

By: Cookie

Cookie — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:35:40 +0000

I love hydrangeas! When I got married 5 years ago, my Aunt’s contribution was to provide dozens and dozens of milflores from the Cojuangco farm in Bacolod and shipped them to Manila. Gorgeous heads – as big as a dinner plate. Love them!!

By: MarketFan

MarketFan — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:18:31 +0000

It is interesting to note that the color of the hydrangea blooms is dependent on the soil pH (acidity). Blue flowers are produced when the soil is acidic and has high aluminum content; pink flowers result when the soil is of a higher pH and aluminum is not present. (Reminds us of the litmus paper test we used in high school chemistry, right?) Because of this, growers can control the color of the blooms from their plants. Some varieties can be made to change color more easily than others. Personally though, I haven’t had much luck in growing them. Fickle-minded is a correct description.

By: Dina

Dina — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:59:43 +0000

I love hydrangeas, too! Although, I must say that it’s only recently that I had success growing this plant. It needs a lot of shade! And with the 100+ degree weather we’ve been having here in Southern California, I’m afraid they might not survive.

By: aggy

aggy — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:38:30 +0000

hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers! one can buy beautiful potted ones at costco here during spring and summer