The biggest challenge when it comes to drying hydrangeas is knowing the right time to cut the blossoms.

Remove all leaves from the stem.

Allow the water to evaporate completely from the vase.

Best way to dry hydrangea flowers

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At this point, they are ready to use.

Use Your Dried Hydrangeas

There are many decorative ways to display your dried hydrangeas.

Getting married in the fall?

hygrangeas hanging

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you’ve got the option to even use them in your weddingfloral arrangements.

The best thing to spray on dried hydrangeas to preserve them is aerosol hairspray.

When drying hydrangeas, you will want to fill your vase with water about halfway up.

Preparing hydrangea flowers to be dried

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Hydrangea stems in water

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Dried hydrangea flowers being displayed in a vase

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Air drying method for hydrangeas

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