I received a question from a reader (Hi, Debra K!) from this post about how I dry my hydrangeas. So I thought I'd share a few of my simple tips with you:
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Cut your hydrangeas in the very early morning or cool part of the evening.
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It's best to trim off all the leaves and keep the stems 12" or longer.
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From experience the water drying method works best for me.
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Place cut flowers in a vase with 2-3" of water.
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Don't refill, instead let the water evaporate. This make take a few weeks.
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Drying them upright in water allows the flower to retain it's large shape.
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Once dried, their color will last for about a year before they start to fade.
