How Do You Care For Hydrangea Bouquets?
Fresh hydrangea bouquets are popular not only because of their gorgeous colors ranging from bright purple to more subtle hues, but because they do not wilt and die as quickly as more delicate blossoms. It’s not hard to maintain hydrangea bouquets, but you cannot just stick them in a vase and hope for the best. You need to pay attention and take steps to keep them perky. With a little care and effort you can keep hydrangea bouquets looking fresh as first-picked for as long as two weeks. Take fresh cuttings from your garden by snipping blossoms off with very sharp scissors. Bring a container of water with you and put the clipped flowers directly into it. Refresh hydrangeas every two to three days by cutting 1/4 inch to 1 inch from the bottom of the stem at a 45-degree angle. This keeps air bubbles and sap from blocking the stem’s absorption of water. Dip freshly cut stems into alum, which is available in the spice section of your supermarket, and place them in fresh water. Revive 4- to 5
