Further improve your hydrangeas water uptake by scraping about 1 to 1 ½ inches (2-4 cm) up the stem with a knife. Hydrangeas get their name for their love of water. In Greek, “hydor” means water and “aggeion” means vessel, which when combined refers to the hydrangea’s need for water and its vessel shaped seeds. [1] X Research source
Set a plate over the hydrangea stems to help them sink. If your flowers still look wilted after an, let them soak in the water overnight. Any flowers that are still wilted the next day can’t be revived, so it might be time for a beautiful, new bouquet.
To help the hydrangeas soak up even more water, slice a vertical slit about 1 inch (2 cm) long up each stem.
Simply place your flowers in a vase full of fresh water and watch as they continue to thrive.
Before your hydrangeas even start to wilt, place them in your refrigerator before you go to bed and simply remove them in the morning. Florists actually use this trick to help flowers last longer and to prevent droopiness.
Be careful about picking immature blooms because they wilt very quickly.
Be sure to spritz each flower so that they are lightly covered in dew
Preservatives provide food for your flowers and contain ingredients that promote water uptake and balances water pH. Follow the preservative’s directions to ensure you are adding the correct amount of preservative into the water.
Do keep the top leaves intact because they can help the stems absorb water and act as a beautiful frame for your flowers.
