More from the "Did You Know Series" Did You Know That Hydrangeas Can Drink Water Through Their Petals?
Written by Petal Perfection Flower Company
Hydrangeas are one of the most spectacular flowers used in floral design.
They're big, dramatic and capable of filling an arrangement with an incredible amount of color and texture.
But hydrangeas have another interesting characteristic:
Did you know that hydrangea blooms can absorb water through their petals?
Hydrangeas are made up of many tiny individual flowers called florets. Because of the structure of the bloom, maintaining hydration is especially important.
If a hydrangea becomes dehydrated, the entire flower head can appear dramatically wilted.
That's why professional florists pay special attention to hydrangea conditioning.
Why Hydrangeas Can Be Tricky
Hydrangeas are thirsty flowers.
They need plenty of access to water, and their large flower heads can lose moisture quickly.
That's why proper hydration before an arrangement is delivered is so important.
Professional floral care can involve conditioning the stems, providing appropriate hydration and keeping the flowers cool during handling and transportation.
At Petal Perfection Flower Company, we know that what happens before delivery can be just as important as what happens after the flowers arrive at your home.
So if you receive a gorgeous hydrangea arrangement, give those blooms plenty of water and keep them away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
