Aren’t hydrangeas beautiful? I have several bushes that started out as tiny specimens and have grown large through the years. Hydrangea flowers fade into lovely, muted colors. In this post, I am showing how I dry hydrangea blossoms to use in arrangements to enjoy through the winter.
One day last week when two of our granddaughters were here, we spent time on the patio making a big mess!
How I dry hydrangea blossoms
Using clippers, I cut the blossoms from a few of my hydrangea bushes. The girls stripped off the leaves simply by pulling them off.
We brought the blossoms in and filled many vases and pitchers! Usually I add water to the containers but this time I didn’t and the blossoms dried just as nice.
After a week in the containers, the hydrangea blossoms are dried and ready to display or use in craft projects.
Making a wreath from dried hydrangea blossoms
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Jacqueline says
September 4, 2013 at 7:43 pmYour colors stayed so beautifully! I couldn't believe they were real when I saw the wreath. Lovely!
Just a little something from Judy says
August 29, 2013 at 10:07 amBrilliant ideas! I wish I had known this a few weeks ago. You make it all look so simple.
Adrienne says
August 29, 2013 at 12:57 amMy blue hydrangeas are ready to harvest. I need to get cut them and put them in vases. Yours are gorgeous.
~Adrienne~
Heather says
August 27, 2013 at 2:32 pmwow thats beautiful!! cant wait to see how you made the wreath ~Love Heather
Kristina says
August 27, 2013 at 11:12 amBeautiful. I used to have them at my last house, but not here.
SarahGeorge says
August 27, 2013 at 6:03 amGorgeous blooms dear Lorraine 🙂 Love them in the vases and pitchers.
I wonder, how many of them you put to use:).
Melissa Bo says
August 27, 2013 at 3:42 amThey are so pretty! =)
Love the arrangements and the tables!
Sue says
August 27, 2013 at 2:19 amSo pretty Lorraine, I have not had much success with drying hydrangeas, I think I might have cut them to early.Thanks for sharing.
Blackberry Lane says
August 27, 2013 at 12:32 amThey are gorgeous. I know you enjoyed your helpers!
One of the historic civil war homes in Roswell always has a Christmas tree decorated with dried hydrangeas.
nancycreative.com says
August 26, 2013 at 11:14 pmI love hydrangeas–thanks for the drying tips! They look so beautiful!
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
August 26, 2013 at 10:13 pmVery pretty and a fun project to get the kids involved in:@)
Ann says
August 26, 2013 at 9:21 pmI didn't know it was so easy. I'm going to have to go out and check mine. Can't wait to see how you made the wreath
podso says
August 26, 2013 at 7:15 pmLooks so pretty on your wall. does it last a long time?
Haddock says
August 26, 2013 at 5:08 pmIt looks lovely in that tall Vase.
Brandi says
August 26, 2013 at 4:41 pmYour blooms are gorgeous. I love them all gathered on your table. Looking forward to your wreath post.
NanaDiana says
August 26, 2013 at 4:14 pmI am drying my own this week, Lorraine. I think last year I cut them too soon and they did not hold their blooms . Yours are gorgeous-none of ours have any color here- xo Diana
Olga P says
August 26, 2013 at 3:37 pmThey are one of my favourite flowers! Definitely something to try!:)
Maryann says
August 26, 2013 at 3:12 pmI am going to try this, I think our blooms are probably ready, have never dried them before
FABBY'S LIVING says
August 26, 2013 at 3:10 pmYour hydrangeas are so lovely! I want to get some and dry them to have them around the house and you have inspired me! I love the wreath, it's so pretty! Have a wonderful week.
FABBY
Mona says
August 26, 2013 at 1:38 pmYour hydrangeas are so pretty. I just felt mine yesterday to see if they felt dry..they do..so I will try once again to dry some. I have not had much luck lately with them… I can't figure out why…well, you have encouraged me to try again..
Love, Mona