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This Hydrangea Drying Hack Will Surprise You

By stacy ling

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Learn the easiest way to dry hydrangeas at home with this surprising hack.  No special equipment needed!  Perfect for wreaths, bouquets, and home décor.

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Supplies Needed – sharp pruners – small vases or glasses  – water - hydrangeas

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 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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Follow along to learn more about drying hydrangea flowers. 

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