How To Keep Cut Hydrangeas From Wilting And Lasting Longer

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As soon as hydrangeas are cut, the stems should immediately be put into tepid water. And adding a little bit of flower food to it would be a great idea too.

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Use clean, room-temperature water for cut hydrangeas. If you have floral preservatives, use them too.

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When you bring hydrangeas inside, make sure you strip off the leaves from each hydrangea stem.

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Hydrangeas produce a “sap” that clogs their stems and blocks water from traveling up it to those gorgeous blooms. The boiling water helps to do away with the sap.

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You can also keep cut hydrangeas from wilting by using alum powder. Dip the stems into alum and put them into a clean vase.

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Replacing the water in the vase or containers that hold hydrangeas will keep them fresher longer!

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It takes a little extra care to have a big beautiful bouquet of hydrangeas gracing your home, but it is so worth it!

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