Re: drying hydrangeas
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- Subject: Re: drying hydrangeas
- From: "* T* <m*@clark.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 05:26:51 -0400
Best luck I have is to pick the blossoms when they are mature, if they
aren't, they will just wilt. Put them in a vase with about an inch of
water in it and just leave them somewhere out of direct sunlight until the
water dries up, by which time they should also be dry and crisp. Works for
me.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Bubblebe@aol.com
> Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 3:14 PM
>
> My hydrangea bushes are blooming for the first time in 3 yrs. I'm not
sure
> the type of bush but the flowers are about 7" in diameter with pale pink
to
> light green petals. They're so beautiful & I'd love to preserve them by
drying
> them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> TIA
> Robin zone 6
>
> "you can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think"
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