End of the Hydrangea Season

As the summer winds down, the Hydrangea blooms are ripe for drying. I am not always successful, but have found that I must not pick these beautiful blooms too early or they will not become the wonderful dried flowers I so love. The time to pick the Hydrangea blooms changes a bit every year. I cut the blooms in mid September to early October when the blooms start to look a bit old. I find that picking these blooms late in the season, removing their leaves and putting them in a vase with a little water works well. I just let the water dry up, allowing the blooms to slowly dry out, leaving a wonderful dried flower!
Happy Gardening,
The Part-time Gardener:)