How to dry Hydrangea?

by Mary Ann Boone

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I have a beautiful blue hydrangea and would love to know how to dry them for future floral arrangements.

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Douglas Hunt on Jul 12, 2013
Mary Ann, I have dried many a hydrangea just but putting it in a vase with water and then letting the water dry out. Hometalk member Donna of FunkyJunk Interiors has more tips here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/flowers/how-to-dry-and-create-cool-projects-with-hydrangeas-1283677

The secret to drying hydrangeas... with no wrinkled petals in sight!

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Diana Blazer on Jul 14, 2013
I am having trouble drying my hydrangeas also. They just wilt away and look terrible. I have tried all methods but I am doing something wrong. I need help too

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How to dry Hydrangea?

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