Here’s the easiest way to dry hydrangeas so that you can keep yourself surrounded by these large beauties all year long!

I love hydrangeas! When we moved into our new home, my grandmother gave us 6 Annabelle hydrangea plants from her garden.

These babies have thrived! In the summer time it blooms in huge pom pom like white flowers. When the weather gets cooler, the colour changes from paper white to lime green.

The lime green is so stunning that I usually cut a few stems to dry and use around the house.

Step 1 : Select the Right Hydrangeas

When cutting hydrangeas for drying, I look for floral heads that still look hydrated and don’t have too much brown.

You don’t want them if they’re too dried out and withered looking…they’ll just crumble and make a mess on your table whenever anyone even breathes near them.

Step 2: Drying hydrangeas

To dry hydrangeas, put them in a vase with about 2 inches of water, out of direct sunlight. Leave them alone.

After about 7-10 days, once the water disappears, the hydrangeas are dried – and they will basically last forever.

Step 3: Decorate with your Dry Hydrangeas

They look fab in big groups, in single bud vases, mixed with other dried florals. Another way to use them is in your holiday decorations. They make great filler for garlands and Christmas trees!

Joyful Hostess Tip: Spray them with floral glitter or floral spray paint for a different look! Here’s a few tips to help you spray paint like a Pro!