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I had no idea you could dry hydrangeas! They look beautiful dried and I love that jute wrapped vase :) -
I HAVE BEEN DRYING THEM FOR YEARS AND MAKING WREATHS WITH THEM. -
I cut mine every summer, as soon as they turn form white to green. I place them in a vase and let them dry. -
Your directions say to put them in a small amount of water if using faded ones, which mine are. How long do you do this? I have hung them upside down to dry...some are ok others really shrivel up and don't look so good...Yours are sooo beautiful. I will try the water. -
Leslie, there's no real hard and fast rule about how long to keep them in water. I would say if you put them in a 12"- 16" tall vase with 2-3" of water, then let the water evaporate. If the water hasn't evaporated after a week, take them out. They should be dry by then. The water keeps them from drying out too quickly and shriveling up. -
Hydrangeas are my most favourite flower! I just LOVE them. Tried to grow them and they didn't do well. Next time I buy them, I'll try drying them for sure. They look beautiful dried. -
I have dried some that turn out pink/green, faded blue/lavender and rose/pink/tan. -
I have dried some that turn out pink/green, faded blue/lavender and rose/pink/tan.
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Ok I guess this is cheating but..I have dried hydrangeas and then sprayed them with floral paint spray. The color never faded. -
Thanks, will follow your directions! :-)
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Very pretty and what a neat idea. I had no clue that they did not lose their petals like most flowers do. -
One of my favorite flowers - I planted a dozen bushes last year! I think I missed my drying opportunity this year -
I have been drying hydrangeas for years. The key is to get them picked at the right time. If picked too early, they wither and you can't use them. I've just started to pick mine as they get leathery feeling. I make lots of arrangements and sell them in the craft fairs. -
my gosh these are gorgeous! I can get my hands on quite a few and I think I'll do this! I also remember winding jute twine around bottles many many years ago as a craft when I was a teen. memories....
