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    Home » DIY Projects

    Limelight Hydrangea Wreath You Can Create In About An Hour

    July 27, 2021 by Patti Estep 9 Comments

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    Limelight flowers in a basket next to a wire wreath frame, floral wire and pruners on a table.
    Large Limelight hydrangea wreath on a front door.

    Learn how to create a beautiful limelight hydrangea wreath. It only takes about an hour to create, and the result is amazing.

    Large Limelight hydrangea wreath on a front door.

    Today I want to share an easy way to make fresh Limelight Hydrangea Wreaths. In the past, I wrote about hydrangeas and the beloved Macrophyllas or mophead varieties that are fairly hard to grow. I mentioned then the idea of growing pee gee hydrangeas or Hydrangea paniculata. One very popular newer variety is called 'Limelight.' It's very easy to grow and will reward you with many blooms in mid-late summer.

    Large Limelight Hydrangea shrub in full flower.
    Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

    Even though I pruned this guy pretty heavily this past spring it has grown about an additional 4-5 feet in one season with blooms on the older stems, and on the new growth.

    Dried Limelight flowers.

    The flowers start off a pretty light green and gradually fade to white with pink tinges. So I thought I'd change things up on the porch and create two Limelight Hydrangea Wreaths for the front doors.

    Fresh cut Limelight hydrangea flowers  in a basket with a wire wreath frame, a paddle of wire and pruners on a table.

    Supplies

    fresh-cut blooms
    wire wreath frame
    florist paddle wire

    One limelight flower with floral wire wrapped around the stem attached to a paddle of wire.

    How to Make a Limelight Hydrangea Wreath

    1. Start by attaching a paddle of wire to your frame. Place the flowers, (remove the larger leaves first) on an angle towards the outside and wrap the wire around the stem, and frame about three times.
    Limelight hydrangea flowers attached to a wire wreath frame with floral paddle wire.

    2. Place the next flower on a slight angle on the inside of the first one, and attach by wrapping more wire, and pulling the paddle tight.

    A large full Limelight Hydrangea wreath on a table.

    3. Continue until you complete the wreath. It's that simple. I will say that it can get a little tricky at the end but just push back the flowers and work the paddle around until it's finished.

    4. Give yourself a little extra wire when cutting it off the paddle, so that you can weave it in and out of the wire base to secure it in place and create a loop for hanging if you need it. You may be able to hang the wreath on the wire base alone.

    Large Limelight hydrangea wreath on a front door.

    You might be surprised at how great this limelight hydrangea wreath looks. The flowers' own beauty really makes the wreath, but I'm always somewhat surprised at how nice they turn out.

    Two large Limelight hydrangea wreaths on double doors.

    The flowers will dry in place and turn a pretty brown color. You can then adorn it with a bow or other plant material by sliding it in between the flowers.

    And don't forget this wreath-making method can be done with herbs, evergreens, and many other plant materials. It's a project that is quick, easy, affordable, and fun. Those are the best kind, right?

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    Fresh limelight hydrangea wreath on a door.
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    Limelight Hydrangea Wreaths

    Learn how to make full and lush limelight hydrangea wreaths in about an hour with this easy tutorial.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Active Time40 mins
    Additional Time5 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Home Decor Projects
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $20

    Equipment

    • Scissors/pruners

    Materials

    • Cut Limelight Flowers
    • 14 inch - wire wreath frame
    • florist paddle wire

    Instructions

    • Cut many flowers from your Limelight hydrangea shrub.
    • Attach a paddle of wire to a wreath frame.
    • Place the flowers, (remove the larger leaves first) on an angle towards the outside and wrap the wire around the stem, and frame about three times.
    • Place the next flower on a slight angle on the inside of the first one, and attach by wrapping more wire, and pulling the paddle tight.
    • Continue until you complete the wreath.
    • Before you cut the wire paddle give yourself extra wire to weave around the frame to make sure it's secure and possibly create a loop for hanging. However, you should be able to hang the wreath from the wire base right on a hook or nail.

    Notes

    Towards the end, you may need to push back the flowers and work the paddle around until it's finished.
    Give yourself a little extra wire when cutting it off the paddle, so that you can weave it in and out of the wire base to secure it in place.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. deborah wilson

      August 07, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      I have a really large lime light in my back yard also. I love your wreath i will be making one also, thankyou so pretty

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 08, 2018 at 8:05 am

        It's a wonderful shrub. You'll love making many wreaths for your home or as gifts for your family and friends.

        Reply
    2. Jemma

      July 11, 2016 at 8:11 am

      First off your hydrangeas are beautiful and second what a glorious and beautiful wreath.
      Great tutorial too! Thank you for sharing.
      Have a wonderful Monday!
      Jemma

      Reply
    3. Patty

      April 02, 2016 at 8:37 am

      The Wreaths are beautiful! I have a limelight hydrangea I planted last year. Now I can't wait to make a wreath with it. I love it! Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies and I enjoy watching my kids starting to enjoy it also!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 02, 2016 at 11:23 am

        Hi Patty,

        You will absolutely love your limelight. They are super easy to grow and just full of pretty blooms.
        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply
    4. Angie Rose

      September 02, 2015 at 9:49 am

      What a gorgeous wreath! Thank you for the great idea 🙂

      Reply
    5. Susan M.

      August 30, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Your wreath is beautiful! I love hydrangeas and love your tutorial. Thanks for sharing your tips with us.

      Reply
      • Patti

        August 31, 2015 at 6:11 am

        Thanks Susan!

        Reply

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