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Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Big, painterly mop-heads. Use as a soft mass to anchor an arrangement.
Vase life
4–7 days
Water
warm · woody stem
Role
focal
Water recipe
Plain warm water; refresh daily.
Tricks of the trade
- 1Smash the bottom inch of stem with a hammer to open up vessels.
- 2Mist the bloom heads — they drink through the petals too.
- 3Revive a wilted head by submerging it in cold water for 1 hour.
Pairs well with
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Kenzan flower frog
The florist secret for compote arrangements — stems stay where you place them.
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