All About South American Hydrangea

South American Hydrangeas are available year-round.
Depending on the season and soil pH levels, colors include white, green, pink, blue, and purple.
Hydrangeas are versatile — used fresh or dried for decorative designs.

Start with clean, sanitized buckets (use FloraLife® D.C.D.® Cleaner).
Carefully remove packaging and check blooms for wilting, discoloration, or petal bruising.
Remove all but the first full-sized set of leaves on each stem.
If you receive dry-packed, we recommend conditioning of stem ends to prevent blockage and promote solution uptake. Cut approximately 1” or more off stems. Use clean, sanitized clippers or knife, and treat with FloraLife® Quick Dip.
Place flowers in a flower food solution such as FloraLife® Express 300 per manufacturer’s directions. Do not put flowers directly in metal/galvanized buckets. Use clean, high-quality water that has not been treated with a water softener as the salt levels can be damaging to flowers.
Store in a cooler at 34 - 38° F (1-3° C) with a relative humidity of 75-85%.
Allow a minimum of 2 hours to hydrate by placing buckets in an area with good airflow.
Always remember FIFO (first in/first out) when rotating flowers.

Begin with a clean container, (use FloraLife® D.C.D.® Cleaner), and fill with solution or OASIS® Foam that has fully soaked in a solution such as FloraLife® Express 300 mixed per manufacturer’s directions.
Hydrangea blooms are top-heavy with woody stems. If arranging in foam, use high-density OASIS® Foam for best support.
Cut stems approximately 1" at a 45° angle using clean, sanitized clippers or knife.
Remove any foliage that would fall below the water line.
Place flowers in vase or insert stems into foam prepared with FloraLife® Flower Food solution.

Before sending Hydrangeas out, apply FloraLife® Finishing Touch Spray as a fine mist to refresh and hydrate blooms.

Avoid crowding stems in buckets to prevent flower shattering or bruising.
Monitor cooler humidity (75–85%) to prevent dehydration and foliage browning.
Watch for botrytis—maintain proper airflow and cooler temperatures to avoid fungal growth.
Hydrangeas are thirsty! Check solution levels daily to be sure they stay fresh and hydrated.
Never store or display fresh-cut flowers near ripening produce, direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, or drafts.
Your best insurance policy? Send customers home with a FloraLife® Express Flower Food packet. Advise customers to repeat care and handling steps on the packet every 3 days or as needed for maximum enjoyment.

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