HOW TO REVIVE YOUR CUT HYDRANGEAS
Photo by Annie Spratt
This blog post is for you if you’re having problems with droopy hydrangea heads in your floral arrangements.
Hydrangeas are one of my favourite flowers to have in the home. Each head is like a bouquet in its own right, as it is made up of a cluster of smaller flowers.
They are very versatile and look good as a single stem, a large statement bouquet, or mixed in with other flowers to add texture and a nice contrast to daintier stems.
Because hydrangeas are quite expensive to buy per stem (unless you grow your own), you want them to last as long as possible.
Unfortunately some varieties can be a little temperamental and start to dehydrate quickly in warmer temperatures. Here are a few simple tips for longer lasting hydrangeas.
Cut your stems
When you get your fresh flowers home, cut the stem before putting it back in water to encourage it to drink.
You can also cut a small 1cm slit vertically up the stem to encourage even more water absorption. This is particularly useful if the stems are woody rather than green.
If they start to look droopy, re-cut the stems as per above and place in fresh water
Immerse your hydrangeas
For added hydration if they are looking really sad (they tend to crumple like crepe paper) fill a clean bowl or bucket with fresh cool water and immerse the head of the flowers for around half and hour or so.
Shake off the excess water, re-cut the end of the stem and put in clean, fresh water
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