Drying Hydrangea blooms is an excellent way to savor the charming color of your garden. The natural appeal of finely muted pastels makes a wonderful addition to the home. Some of our favorite uses are vase and basket arrangements, wreath displays, and easy gifts for friends! Follow these simple directions, and start bringing the joy of your landscape indoors.
The key to drying Hydrangeas is cutting them at the appropriate time. If blooms are cut while they are still retaining too much moisture, they will not dry properly. From August - October, watch for the blooms to begin drying on the plant. You'll see the color of the blooms begin to fade, and they'll begin to transition to a more papery texture. This is the time when they're ready to be cut.
Cut blooms with about a 12" stem, and remove all leaves. Blooms can then be placed in a vase with or without water. Be sure to keep the vase out of direct sunlight, which could significantly diminish the saturation of the blooms. Blooms can also be hung upside down to dry, or can be dried using silica gel.
Then, enjoy!
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