This Cool Trick Will Make Your Hydrangeas Last SO Much Longer
Yes, you really can turn your pink petals blue.
These flowers are famous for being beautiful, but also fickle. Use these tricks to achieve result you'll be proud to show off in your garden and floral arrangements.
Easily change the color of your flowers.
It's not magic, just science. To change the color of your petals to pink, blue or periwinkle, all you have to do is use a soil test kit to adjust the pH levels.
Here's how to avoid that nasty brown coloring.
If you notice brown coloring creeping up on your flowers, they might be planted in too sunny of a location in your yard. Even though it's too late to move them this season, try putting a layer of mulch around the plants to keep the soil moist.
The clever trick to revive your blooms.
A jolt of hot water will wake them right up. Just boil water and pour it into a cup or any container. Then, cut the hydrangea stems to the desired length and stand them in the hot water for 30 seconds. Immediately after, put them in a vase with room temperature water. Tah-dah!
If that doesn't work, try dunking them.
If you notice a little drooping, shock wilting petals by dunking the whole flower head in warm water for three to four hours. Pro tip: Use a few rocks from your garden to hold the stem down under water.
Extend your flower's life expectancy.
After this blogger discovered that hydrangeas take in water from their petals, she was able to extend her favorite flower's life expectancy dramatically. Her trick? One time every day, she gently mists the petals using a spray bottle.
The key to keeping bacteria at bay.
To prevent bacteria from growing in your vase, add a few pumps of hand soap to the water before inserting your stems. Change the water every two days to keep them thriving.
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