Drying Your Hydrangeas Is So Easy!

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Hydrangeas, with their vibrant colors and delicate petals, make stunning additions to any home. To prolong their beauty, consider drying them. Dried hydrangeas can be incorporated into floral arrangements, wreaths, or other decorative crafts, adding a touch of nature to your living space. Learn more

When To Cut Hydrangeas

01. Cutting Stems

The simplest way to preserve hydrangeas is by air drying them. To begin, carefully snip the blooms from the plant and remove any leaves that will be submerged in water. Next, place the hydrangeas in a vase or container filled with approximately 2 inches of water.

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04. What Happens

Using Dried Hydrangeas

Hydrangea & Pumpkin Wreath

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Dried hydrangeas, with their delicate petals and vibrant colors, offer a versatile and natural way to enhance your home decor. By following a few simple steps, you can preserve these blooms and enjoy their beauty for many months to come.

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Drying Your Hydrangeas Is So Easy!

When To Cut Hydrangeas

As the summer season fades, hydrangea blooms often undergo a transformation, changing color and developing a papery texture.

01. Cutting Stems

Try to cut the stems as long as possible so they will be more versatile once dried.

The simplest way to preserve hydrangeas is by air drying them. To begin, carefully snip the blooms from the plant and remove any leaves that will be submerged in water. Next, place the hydrangeas in a vase or container filled with approximately 2 inches of water.

04. What Happens

As the water starts the evaporate the hydrangeas will start to naturally dry out.

Using Dried Hydrangeas

After the hydrangeas have fully dried, gently remove them from the vase and incorporate them into your desired crafts

Hydrangea & Pumpkin Wreath

Perfect Fall Accent

Dried hydrangeas, with their delicate petals and vibrant colors, offer a versatile and natural way to enhance your home decor. By following a few simple steps, you can preserve these blooms and enjoy their beauty for many months to come.

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