Where Should I Cut Hydrangea Blooms off of the Plant?
Hydrangea blooms can make for fabulous floral arrangements. Especially the mophead varieties, which are so large, they can fill a vase with its many tiny flowers. Hydrangea blooms also keep very well, especially with a few precautions. So one may expect properly cut blooms to last for at least several weeks to a month. Floristry experts suggest that one make certain the hydrangea bloom is at least a week old and is fully colored prior to cutting it. The older the bloom, the longer the cut flower will last in water. As well, since new hydrangea frequently buds on old wood, one should cut the green area, and not the brown area of the stem. This will ensure that new hydrangea blooms will delight one the next year. Once the bloom is cut, which should be cut on a diagonal, the hydrangea bloom should be immersed in water for two hours. To increase water absorption one may either smash the bottom of the stem with a hammer, or cut one inch off the bottom of the stem while it is immersed in wat
