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How Do I Care for Hydrangeas?


Hydrangeas are gorgeous flowers and are a favourite addition to both vased arrangements and bridal bouquets.  As pretty and premium as they are, they have been accused of giving mixed messages: “I’m easy to care for” and “Oh look, you gave me water but I’m still gonna wilt”.  

Are they easy to care for?  Yes.  Do they need you to “tilt” your head to the left and stand on your right leg?  Somedays, yes!    “Hydra” comes from early Greek and means water.  The mere inclusion of this term has hydrangeas longing for water and more water.  Clean water, of course!  Anytime your hydrangea is out of water, for even a few minutes, always give it a fresh cut on an angle before inserting it back into water.  A fresh cut keeps the stem open.

Hydrangeas are one of the few special plants that draw moisture in through both their multiple florets AND their leaves on the stems.  For best results, remove as many leaves as possible so the water goes directly to the florets.  

Below are simple steps to care for your cut hydrangeas: