Have you ever wished you could enjoy the beauty of hydrangea blooms year-round? I know, there are always silks-right? Actually there’s a very simple way to preserve hydrangea blooms so that you can enjoy them in your home at any time of year.
One of the easiest ways to preserve these flowers is to allow them to almost completely dry on the plant. Do not collect them until the flowers have developed a papery feel. As hydrangea flowers age on the plant, they may develop muted tones of blue, purple, rose, violet and green.
Simply cut the blooms at the stem length you desire to fit your vases and place them in water. Strip off all the leaves and then find a cool, dry closet or low-light room. The blooms will still continue to take up water. Check the water level and add more as needed, until the blooms no longer draw any water. Then drain the vase so the stems can dry. Now you can place them in any vase without water for a permanent centerpiece!