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.
The openings between the slats in the picnic table provided a convenient place to to hold each stem while we worked. We had more blossoms than we knew what to do.
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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Your colors stayed so beautifully! I couldn't believe they were real when I saw the wreath. Lovely!
Brilliant ideas! I wish I had known this a few weeks ago. You make it all look so simple.
My blue hydrangeas are ready to harvest. I need to get cut them and put them in vases. Yours are gorgeous.
~Adrienne~
wow thats beautiful!! cant wait to see how you made the wreath ~Love Heather
Beautiful. I used to have them at my last house, but not here.
Gorgeous blooms dear Lorraine 🙂 Love them in the vases and pitchers.
I wonder, how many of them you put to use:).
They are so pretty! =)
Love the arrangements and the tables!
So pretty Lorraine, I have not had much success with drying hydrangeas, I think I might have cut them to early.Thanks for sharing.
They 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.
I love hydrangeas–thanks for the drying tips! They look so beautiful!
Very pretty and a fun project to get the kids involved in:@)
I 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
Looks so pretty on your wall. does it last a long time?
It looks lovely in that tall Vase.
Your blooms are gorgeous. I love them all gathered on your table. Looking forward to your wreath post.
I 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
They are one of my favourite flowers! Definitely something to try!:)
I am going to try this, I think our blooms are probably ready, have never dried them before
Your 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
Your 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