Phloral Arrangement – Drying Hydrangeas in a Vase.

On By TimelessladyIn Phloral Arrangements

This week’s IAVOM arrangement is of hydrangeas in a utility vase for drying.

At this time of year, outdoors, my hydrangeas all appear to be a burnt-out rose color.

Flip that flower right side up again and witness a stunning transformation as the most beautiful watercolor tones appear.

To dry my hydrangeas, I cut them in late summer, when most of the moisture in the petals is gone, and place them in a vase of water. Half of these are already dried. They are ready to remove from the water in a week or two.

Thanks to Rambling in the Garden for hosting.

20 thoughts on “Phloral Arrangement – Drying Hydrangeas in a Vase.”

  3. krispeterson100's avatar krispeterson100

    During a recent tour of gardens in the Puget Sound area, I fell in love with Hydrangeas all over again. They really aren’t all that suitable to my very, very dry climate in Southern California but I’m thinking maybe I could put one in a large pot, preferably located near a hose…Fresh or dried, the flowers are lovely!

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    1. Oh, I love that description…a joyous bush. That is so perfect. They seem to also have an exuberance about them. From bloom start, until they are brown. For me, they even will become skeleton flowers if they drop beneath the bush and winter over there. They are surely a giving plant. Thanks so much for your kind and wise comment.

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Thanks so much for your comments. They fill my life with sunshine.