What is this close-up picture? (WotsThat: Hydrangea arborescens — likely the ‘Annabelle’ variety)

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What object is shown in this zoomed-in close-up photo?

Lakeshoredude · Accepted Answer

Hydrangea arborescens — likely the ‘Annabelle’ variety. Smooth hydrangeas like Annabelle are so aggressive about blooming that they'll flower even if you completely hack them down to the ground every spring, which is why they're practically indestructible in gardens and look better with hard pruning than with a gentle trim. The massive flower heads are actually composed of mostly sterile flowers surrounding a tiny cluster of fertile ones in the center, which is why they produce such showy blooms but almost never make seeds.

Answer: Hydrangea arborescens — likely the ‘Annabelle’ variety

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