Hytensias are not only beautiful in the garden. Even when dried, they are ideal as a decorative material. The versatile uses of dried hydrangeas enhance the home all year round. In autumn the plants are sometimes also used for wreaths.
Are dried hydrangeas suitable for wreaths?
Dried hydrangeasare ideal for autumn wreaths. The large flowers are robust and easy to process. The wreath is completely covered by the abundance of the hydrangea. This creates a magnificent door decoration.
How to make wreaths from dried hydrangeas?
A door wreath made of dried hydrangeas isusually tied. It is important that the plant is completely dry. Fresh hydrangea flowers wither and must then be thrown away. To make the wreath you will need:
- dried hydrangeas
- a robust wrapping wire
- a wreath made of willow or a pre-made blank
- scissors to cut the wire
To start tying, place the stem of the hydrangea on the wreath and wrap it with the wire. Fill the door wreath completely and only cut off the wrapping wire at the end.
How to dry hydrangeas for the wreath?
There aredifferent options for drying the hydrangeaThe plants must first be cut correctly before drying so that the splendor of the plant is preserved. The hydrangeas are then hung upside down and dried in a warm, dark place. Drying with glycerin is also possible. However, you should definitely make sure that it is a plant-based product in order to protect the environment as much as possible. The hydrangeas are placed in the glycerin solution and slowly preserved.
How long does a dried hydrangea wreath last?
The durability of the wreath depends on the type of drying process. If the hydrangeas areair dried, the wreath is ready for use fora few weeks. The flowers then gradually fall off. However, the natural drying process causes the flowers to lose a large part of their color. However, if the plants have been preserved using glycerin, the wreath will retain its visual appearance for several years. The splendor of the colors is completely preserved and the hydrangeas are preserved.
Tip
Put a wreath made of dried hydrangeas instead of tying it
Binding a wreath requires work and, above all, patience. In addition, this method is not particularly easy for laypeople. However, the wreath does not necessarily have to be tied. You can also easily plug it in. All you need is a cardboard box that you cut into the desired shape. Then drill holes in the cardboard and insert the dried hydrangeas.
