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Outdoor · September 8, 2020

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems

I’ve been seeing some beautiful dried fall florals on Instagram and Pinterest this year and I’ve always been curious as to how to do them myself. I figured they would be too much work or would be too complicated, but in all honesty, it is super easy to do. I actually can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner! If you’re like me and you want to know how to dry out hydrangea stems, then keep on reading for this super simple and easy fall DIY project.

Dried Hydrangeas
Freshly cut hydrangeas are so beautiful!

When to Pick Hydrangea Stems

The time of the year is actually the most important factor when picking hydrangeas. You don’t want to pick them too early or too soon so timing is everything.

It’s also important to consider what type of hydrangeas you have as well. I have the limelight variety and after some research, I determined it was best to pick them around the very end of August.

Typically, the beginning of fall or very late summer seems to be the best time. But do your research first because depending on what type of hydrangea bush you have, it could be a different time.

Hydrangea Plant
Here is our little hydrangea bush.

Cutting the Hydrangea Stems

After I determined the right time of the year to cut them, I simply used some sharp shears and cut them at an angle. I then stripped them of all their leaves as well.

I tried to go around our bush and just choose a few here and there. Our hydrangea plant is still pretty young. My husband planted it early this summer so it isn’t very big, as you can see from the blooms.

Freshly Cut Hydrangea
Here is my freshly cut hydrangea stem.

I am hoping that in the years to come, it will grow even bigger and fuller! This was basically treated as a little experiment to see what would work and what wouldn’t for future reference.

I am sure drying out bigger hydrangea blooms will look even better once they have grown even more.

Stripping the leaves of hydrangea stem
Here’s the stem with all the leaves picked off.

Drying the Hydrangea Stems

Like I stated above, I treated this as an experiment because I wasn’t exactly sure what would be best for my hydrangeas. I read that you could dry them out in water and also without water so I wasn’t 100% sure what I should do.

So I thought why not do them both and see which one turns out better! I will say I enjoyed having freshly cut hydrangea stems in the water because I was able to enjoy them longer.

I simply put a small amount of water down in a vase and stuck the stems in there. Then, I then slowly let the water evaporate, which I think took about a total of one week.

After that, they were completely dried and ready to go. For the other set, I just placed freshly cut hydrangeas in a vase with no water and let them dry out naturally.

This process was quicker and only took a few days.

Hydrangea Bouquet
Look at this freshly cut bouquet!

Which Drying Out Method Is Better?

I will say that both these methods worked and each batch of hydrangea stems turned out beautifully. My personal preference though is to dry them out with absolutely no water.

Like I stated above, it’s not only quicker, but I think they may have turned out a little better too. The ones I let dry out in water seemed a tad bit more crinkly and weathered.

American-Farmhouse-Style

But in all honesty, I think it’s totally up to you and what you want to do. There are pros and cons to both ways and each way ended up with a pretty great result.

I think it is fun to experiment with things like this and that way you know from firsthand experience what will work out best for you next time.

Dried Hydrangea Stems
These are the stems I dried without and water and they turned out beautifully.

Conclusion

I am very happy with the end result to this project. I am planning on using these dried stems in my fall decor this year so I am very happy that they turned out well for me.

Since it was my very first time drying any kind of floral out, I am pleased with the result. Have y’all ever tried to dry out hydrangeas before too?

If so, let me know below and give me any tips or tricks you may have learned along the way too!

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems
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In: Outdoor · Tagged: DIY, Fall, fall decor, Hydrangea

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Comments

  1. Clarissa Cabbage says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:45 am

    I’ve always loved hydrangeas! Although where I grew up in Washington state, we had the blue ones. I recently found out they can live here in Hawaii at higher elevations as well! Thanks for the tips on drying these beautiful flowers!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the blue ones too, my mom had some beautiful blue ones!

      Reply
  2. Jupiter Hadley says

    September 8, 2020 at 10:00 am

    I love hydrangeas – this was so helpful.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you thought so!

      Reply
  3. lifestyleseason says

    September 8, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Great post! Thank you for sharing! I love hydrangeas! They are so nice!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much. I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you so much! I try to make it as foolproof as possible!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”!

    Reply
  6. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I love this idea — such an easy way to add a bit of beauty and nature to the house! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, I always love adding a bit of nature to the house. Plus, it’s free!

      Reply
  7. Jenny in Neverland says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    The end result looks so pretty! I wouldn’t know where to start with drying out flowers or anything like that. It’ll definitely make a lovely addition to your Fall decor this year!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I didn’t really know what I was doing at first either, but I am so glad it turned out okay!

      Reply
  8. Brooke says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    I tried to dry out petals in the past with wax paper and books or something but it turned out terribly. This is simple enough I could do it and they look so pretty too. What a nice touch for a fall table.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      Yes you should definitely try this out! It’s pretty easy and simple!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    This is perfect timing, I have a huge hydrangea bush by our front door and have been wondering how to make the most of the blooms for longer – I’ll be trying this DIY out at the weekend, thank you! Lisa

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  10. Kalin says

    September 8, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Your hydrangea bush is beautiful! I would love to have that outside my house. Definitely pinning these tips for the future as they just look so bright and fresh in your kitchen!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it! You will love having a hydrangea bush!

      Reply
  11. Anika says

    September 9, 2020 at 10:46 am

    I totally want to try this! Dried flowers make the perfect addition to flat lays and lifestyle photos. Thanks for sharing this, great tips 🙂

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      Yes you definitely should and they totally are a great addition to a flatlay!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    September 9, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    those flowers look like real nice as decorations! I’ve been wanting to have flowers as a home decor as well.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you so much! you should definitely try it out! It was easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  13. Aislinn Short says

    September 9, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    Beautiful flowers! I love hydrangeas and I be they make beautiful fall decor! I’ll have to try this out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Yes you definitely should! It is perfect for fall!

      Reply
  14. Amie says

    September 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Oooh these tips are amazing, I’m definitely going to try this!

    Love, Amie ❤

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you. You definitely should! It was fun and easy to do!

      Reply
  15. Fadima Mooneira says

    September 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Hydrangeas are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your tips with me.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you! I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  16. Holly says

    September 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Hi, Charity! I really enjoyed this! Hydrangeas are one of my favorite blooms too. I love how you’ve arranged yours in that beautiful farmhouse vase. Everything about the charm brightens up your kitchen. Beautiful!

    Your tips are very helpful as well. Thank you for sharing what worked best. There are so many methods out there, but many of them simply don’t work!

    Sending love to you and your family. I hope each of you are blessed and happy. ♥

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so much Holly. I really appreciate your kind comment. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as well!

      Reply
  17. Jaya Avendel says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    I won two pink and white hydrangea bushes at a baking content seven years ago and have loved them ever since, but I love the color of your flowers! Drying out the stems is a great way to have the flowers in the house a little longer, so I love the tips you share! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Oh how fun! pink hydrangeas are beautiful too! So glad you enjoyed the post!

      Reply
  18. melissa major says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    These are some very helpful tips for sure! The flowers look lovely so I am tempted to try this out

    Mel 🌙 | Moonlight Mel

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Thank you! You definitely should! It was so easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  19. Elle says

    September 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    I love hydrangeas! Great tips! I’m going to harvest my lavender today and hopefully dry them out but I’m a bit worried I’m a little late – I’ll give a good go though! Thank you for posting this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know.

      Reply
  20. Riana Ang-Canning says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    I love hydrangeas so much! I wish I had a bush so I could dry them too. Would look gorgeous in the fall!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 15, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      Yes! I am loving using them as fall decor this year!

      Reply
  21. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    September 18, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for sharing, this looks a great way of keeping flowers for longer 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 18, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Yes it sure is a great way to do that!

      Reply
  22. Esther says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:02 am

    These are so beautiful. I never thought to dry hydrangeas ouf of fear of it becoming messy. But this really simplifies the process.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:27 am

      Yes, you should try it! It wasn’t messy at all! I thought it would be messy too!

      Reply
  23. Maisie says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Very helpeful! Thank you for your post 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:28 am

      Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

      Reply
  24. Linda H says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Loving the info you share! Thank you! Two years ago, I purchased freshly cut hydrangea stems from a farmer’s market. They told me they were ready to be dried & tied the long stems together with twine for hanging upside down. I took their advice & dried them upside down in my garage. After over a year of forgetting about them, they were still beautiful. They are brittle, so they do need to be handled gently. I cut off the flower heads & placed varied shades in a tall glass hurricane pillar. They look lovely!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 8, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Awe I bet that does look so lovely! They are so beautiful when they are dried!

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I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I end Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I ended up going with the tried and true peach ginger detox gold tea from @tearunners and it did not disappoint! I love having this one over ice and if you’re a tea lover too, you definitely need to try it out! Plus, you can use my code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too! 🙌🏻
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Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dim Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dimebeautyco since they are having such an amazing sale for Memorial Day weekend!! Use my code “CharityG” to get 30% off everything, including sale items! Plus, FREE rollerball perfume on orders of $50 or more, FREE wonderscreen sunscreen on orders of $75 or more, and FREE travel bag and wonderscreen on orders of $110 or more!! Y’all know I love me some DIME Beauty products and this is seriously one of the very best sales of the year!! Don’t miss out and step up your skincare game with these tried and true products! Plus, they are all clean and cruelty free too! Use the link in my stories today to shop! 😉
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Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
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I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered! It provides me with a week’s worth of easy, yet delicious dinner ideas and I don’t have to spend time meal planning and going to the grocery store! If you want to simply your dinners too, then you definitely need to check them out! And you can use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off, plus a free gift too! 🙌🏻
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🌹It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌹It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 🌹
I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial Day sale going on right now!! They literally have the best bedding ever! I’m loving this new linen duvet set for the guest bedroom! Definitely gives the space a little pop of color, which I love! And you can use my code “Macedonia” to get 20% off anything from Boll and Branch too! 🙌🏻

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

Back Roads: An outdoorsy aroma with top notes of fresh-cut leaves, lemon, and apple highlighted by bold cedarwood, sweet jasmine, lavender, violet, and lilac.

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Lemon Eucalyptus: A fresh aroma of bright lemon and sweet orange, highlighted with a bouquet of eucalyptus leaves, citrus blooms, and wild mint. 

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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderf Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! We added a few more plants to our window box this weekend and I’m so happy with how it turned out. It just needed a little bit more color and height, and now I think it looks much better! 🌺 What did y’all get into this weekend?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat food! In case you didn’t know, Pure Cravings is the first and only brand that mercury tests every single tuna and salmon, and every catch of sardines and mackerel, to ensure it’s safe for cats! And since I’m a loud and proud cat mom, I only want to give the very best to my fur babies! 😻 And I’m sure you do too! That’s why they were nice enough to give me a coupon code to share with you guys! Just use the code “morningsonmacedonia” to get 10% off your order from Pure Cravings!! Trust me, your feline companions will thank you!! 😹 #PureCravingsPawtner #purecravingspet
The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlott This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlotte. And there is a little gem hidden nearby called @thedepotatgibsonmill And if you’re a vintage lover like myself, then you’ve got to check it out!! It was literally the biggest antique store I’ve ever been in and filled to the brim with vintage goodies! My mission was to find some vintage patriotic goodies and I think I accomplished that goal!! 🇺🇸 I can’t wait to go back when we have more time and really shop and explore the place even more! If you’re in that area, you’ve got to go check it out my friends! 😉
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