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Drying a hydrangia to maintain color and fullness

how do you dry and keep hydrangia's petals, colors and fullness to bring indoors and create an arrangement ?

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Posted 2009-10-18T14:38:35Z
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The trick to preserving these lush blooms is cutting them at just the right time.

Look closely at the hydrangea flower heads toward the end of the blooming season. There are actually two types of flowers on each head. You will see that the larger flowers have a tiny flower on top.
Wait until the tiny flowers on top have almost opened. The color will just have begun to fade. This is the prime time to cut them.
Cut stems at least 12 to 18 inches down from the base of the flowers.
Remove any leaves from the stems.
Place the cut flowers into a deep vase filled with clear, fresh water. The stems should submerged at least half way.
Place the vase in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. You can enjoy the flowers during the drying process.
Allow the water to evaporate naturally from the vase. Once the water is completely gone, your hydrangeas should be dry and ready to use for floral decorations or craft projects.

Posted 2009-10-18T17:17:05Z

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