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How to cut hydrangeas for drying<\/h3>\n
It is natural for hydrangea to go green at this time of the year and the flowers will eventually brown and die off in the winter season. Putting hydrangea in intense sunlight will not help the plant, and doing so will simply damage it or cause it to not flower next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drying flowers is a fantastic way to brighten up your home during the colder seasons and will also help keep some summer blossoms preserved for a little bit longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In order to dry the hydrangea, Vas explained that the hydrangea stem length should be cut to about three leaf nodes.<\/p>\n
Vas then said: \u201cSnip all the leaves off and repeat to collect as many hydrangeas as you can.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Vas warned that hydrangea should only be cut in the late summer and early autumn when they are green and papery. Cutting hydrangea later when they are brown means they will not preserve or survive in your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cBe careful that they are all green instead of brown and they will be ready for you to dry them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> @myformalgarden Yes its that time of year when your Hydrangea Annabelle\u2019s are going green you can now start drying them for your home or even give to your friends. #garden #gardening #flowers #flowers #flowers #gardener #tutorial #hydrangeaannabelle #nature #gardenlife #hydrangea #home \u266c original sound – Vas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n For the next step, bring the cut hydrangea into your home and place it in a vase with a small amount of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vas said: \u201cAdd a little bit of water, not too much. When your hydrangeas are in the vase so you\u2019ve got that little bit of water, let the hydrangea drink the water and you will have your indoor display.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Keeping some water in the hydrangea vase will still dry them out, but the water helps preserve its colour. Hydrangea cuttings should not be submerged in water or be overcrowded in the vase, otherwise, they will not dry out properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Place your vase in an area where they can be properly displayed and appreciated, but make sure they are kept out of direct sunlight. Allow the water to evaporate naturally and the hydrangea should dry out within two weeks, but you can add more water if the hydrangea are not completely dried.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dried hydrangea can last up to a year, and will be ready when the petals feel stiff and the stem snaps off easily. They are the perfect autumn decoration for your home and can even be secured to wreaths for the upcoming holidays, giving you a natural Christmas decoration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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