How to Fix a Droopy Hydrangea After a Cut

When cutting and arranging flowers, such as hydrangeas, it is common for the flower to wilt. A lack of water in the stem cause wilting, and it will lead to the death of the flower if left untreated. Hydrangeas can be conditioned, once cut, to reintroduce water into the stem, bringing the flower back to health. This process can prolong the life of the hydrangea drastically, giving you more time to admire its beauty.

Things You'll Need

• Shears
• Cup or container
• Vase

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a vase halfway with room temperature water.

   • 2

     Boil 1 cup of water, then pour it into a cup or container.

   • 3

     Cut 2 inches, at an angle, from the bottom of the hydrangea stem.

   • 4

     Place the hydrangea into the cup of boiled water for 30 seconds.

   • 5

     Remove the hydrangea from the boiled water, then place it into the vase filled with room temperature water.