Want to preserve your hydrangea flowers? Discover the best (and easiest) way to dry hydrangeas with these simple tips.
Supplies Needed– sharp pruners– small vases or glasses (I love to use mason jars)– water
Allow the blooms to dry naturally on the plants (typically in August through October). They are ready when the petals look a little more vintage than bright and the flowers might feel a little papery.
Find some pretty blooms that meet this criteria and cut about 12-18″ long if you can.
Cut them at varying heights. It helps with the drying process when grouped together.
Remove all the leaves from the stems.
Grab a few glass jars or vases. – Fill each jar with about 2-3″ of water. To dry hydrangeas well, don’t overcrowd the blooms in the jars so they get enough air circulation. hydrangeas.
As the water evaporates, the hydrangea blooms will start naturally drying. And that’s it!
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