Caring for flowers to maintain their beauty over time is a common desire among nature lovers. Hydrangeas, in particular, are perfect for this.
Drying Hydrangeas
Drying hydrangeas takes a bit of patience, but don’t worry, the necessary elements are within your reach. Unlike other flowers that can be frustrating, hydrangeas stand out for their simplicity and ease of care.
Flowers That Last
Once dried, the hydrangea retains its beauty for a long time, making it a perfect choice for decoration. Besides being easy to dry, this flower offers an amazing variety of colors. It can be white, blue, lilac, fuchsia, or even pastel pink. This variety allows you to match these flowers with your interior according to your tastes and color palettes.
Steps for Drying
Let’s explore the steps to dry hydrangeas together, so you can extend their charm in your home.
Three Ways to Dry Hydrangeas Without Losing Their Color
Although we know how to dry flowers, drying hydrangeas has its own unique characteristics.
The hydrangea is a flower that is actually a collection of many smaller flowers.
A detail that gives the hydrangea’s inflorescence its characteristic, pompous appearance, making it simultaneously so attractive.
That’s why knowing how to dry hydrangeas largely depends on respecting their natural shape.
Additionally, there is something important we need to know.
Let’s be honest, even though we dry them well, our hydrangeas will never retain the intensity of their fresh color.
But of course, this doesn’t take away from the beauty they will have when they are dry.
But, of course, that doesn’t take away from the beauty they will have when they are dry.
So, don’t get too frustrated: even if they aren’t exactly the same, there are tips to help preserve their essence as much as possible.
It is also important to know that over time, their color will fade once they are dry.
So, besides drying hydrangeas, what else can you do to preserve their colors?It’s simple: Start drying our flowers at the right time.
And, in this case, there are two possible scenarios:
- And in this case, there are two possible scenarios:Flowers should be cut from the plant itself when they begin to dry out. If you cut them too early, they will wilt and soften, preventing proper drying. Cutting them too late will cause them to lose their color during the drying process.
- Bouquet flowers: Since they are already cut, the sooner we start the process, the better they will dry.
To dry hydrangeas from a bouquet, begin the process as soon as possible.
Whether cutting the flower directly from the bush or from a bouquet, it’s best to choose long stems.
With these details in mind, let’s explore how to dry hydrangeas using three different methods.
1-How to dry hydrangeas in a vase without water
One of the simplest and most common methods is to leave the flower stem in a vase without water. This basic system allows you to leave the leaves on the stems if you choose this drying method.
Although this is the simplest method to dry hydrangeas, it’s important to note that the flowers may not retain their usual shape, as they tend to crumple.
They will also tend to lose their color and even lean forward when they become dehydrated.
2. Dry the hydrangeas in a vase with water.
This is another one of the simplest methods.
If you choose this method, remove all leaves from the stems.
The idea is that our flower stem will gradually dehydrate.
Unlike the previous method, this time, keep a few inches of water in the vase and place it in a dark, cool spot. Make sure the flowers do not receive direct sunlight.
You should remove them when the water has completely evaporated. Another way to check if your hydrangeas are fully dry is to gently touch their leaves. If they feel papery, the drying process is complete.
To keep our flowers dry for longer, we can also spray them with hairspray (from a distance to avoid damage).
3. Air Drying Hydrangeas
This is the most effective way to dry hydrangeas if we want to preserve the characteristic fluffy look of the bouquets.
It is also ideal for red, fuchsia, or pink hydrangeas as they will retain their color very well.
As in the previous method, we will remove the leaves before starting the process.
Once this is done, we will keep it upside down in a cool, dry, and sun-free space, ensuring the stems are separated to promote ventilation.
After two weeks, our flowers will develop that paper-like texture we mentioned earlier.
To top it all off, a light spray of lacquer will extend the life of our dried flower.
