South American hydrangeas are available for purchase year-round.
Depending on the season and ph-levels of soil, varieties for South American hydrangeas range in hues of white, green, pink, blue, and purple.
Florist Care Guide
To care for South American hydrangeas, remove all but the first full-sized set of leaves on each stem and cut off at least 1 inch from the bottom of the stem. If bloom shows signs of wilting, recut the stem.
For holding flowers, put in a clean bucket of fresh flower food or hydrangea specific hydration solution. For consumer arrangements, place in a clean vase of fresh flower food solution.
Do not put Hydrangeas near fruit, in full sunlight or near any heaters.
How to Dry
You can dry South American hydrangeas all season.
Start the process of drying the hydrangeas once the stem is no longer absorbing water and the leaves are hanging or drooping.
Remove all of the leaves and hang the Hydrangea upside down in a warm, dry place until full dried out.
Keep out of direct light and humidity and dried hydrangeas will last indefinitely. Florists use dried hydrangeas in wreaths, bouquets, and arrangements with other dried florals.
