Question: My hydrangeas have been beautiful this year. Some have the big mop heads, and others are smaller but very colorful. I understand they can be dried for flower arrangements. How do you do it? Will they make good fresh arrangements?
Answer: Hydrangeas have been outstanding this year and some of the longer blooming varieties are just getting started. Some of the newer varieties have a more intense color than some of the older ones.
I am not an expert or well experienced in drying flowers. I know the West Monroe Extension Office did have a good handout on the subject. Some of the master gardeners might help you.
The cut flowers can be used in flower arrangements, and as they start to fade, they can be dried.
A starting point is to cut them, remove the leaves and hang them upside down in a dry non-windy place such as a storage shed. The flowers should dry and keep shape. The color may fade, but color may be added to make them more attractive.
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Ken Maki writes about gardening for The News-Star. To reach The Gardening Hot Line WATS line with your gardening and planting questions call 800-253-4666 or call the master gardeners at 323-2251.
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