>  That was the first time I could see the positive use of the hydrangea. 

Our bees work this hydrangea in large numbers:

http://www.stratfordbeekeepers.org.uk/Newsletters/September2012.htm

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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