Re: drying hydrangeas
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: drying hydrangeas
- From: "* D* <m*@teleport.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 08:46:16 -0700 (PDT)
At 03:14 PM 6/15/98 EDT, Bubblebe@aol.com wrote:
> 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
Robin, I dry my Hydrangeas in August by cutting long stems and placing them
in 1" of water until the flowers feel dry and papery. They will last
several years. The purple ones seem to hold their color the best.
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon
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