Spring will be arriving soon (fingers crossed) and a large array of different flowers will be available for bouquets. One of the most popular, yet most tedious to handle, is the late spring blooming hydrangeas. The follow are some helpful hits to remember when adding hydrangeas to your bouquets and everyday settings.
Choosing The Right Blooms: Look for flowers that have fully opened and feel slightly papery to the touch. They will last longer when cut. Use one bloom color or mix varying shades.
Cutting: Snip stems early in the morning, cut at an angle above a leaf bud. Place your stems in a bucket of cool water immediately after cutting.
Conditioning Cut Stems: Heat water until almost boiling, remove from heat and wait five minutes. Dip stem ends in hot water for 30 seconds before arranging in cool water.
Create Your Displays: Use moist floral foam to keep the stems in place if needed.
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