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    Home » Crafts

    How to Make a Square Dried Hydrangea Wreath

    by Patti Estep · Jan 7, 2024

    A square dried hydrangea wreath hanging on a brick wall over the same wreath on an outdoor table.

    Learn how to make a dried hydrangea wreath in little time, and no money with this easy tutorial.

    Square dried hydrangea wreath on a metal table.

    As I was taking down my Christmas decorations I started pitching all my green materials in the back "compost" area, which is really just a place where I dump all my clippings, old dirt, etc. I couldn't decide what to do with all the dried hydrangeas I used, and I just didn't want to store them so I decided to make a hydrangea wreath to hang above our mantel.

    The area above my mantel is somewhat short and rectangular so I wanted to make a wreath that was square to fit the space. However, I did not have a square to spare, (Seinfeld joke) so I made a frame using wire hangers.

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    Dried hydrangea flowers in different colors.

    How to Dry Hydrangeas

    You can use a variety of hydrangeas for this wreath. Limelight hydrangeas and Annabelle hydrangeas are easy to grow and can give you a ton of dried flowers for this DIY wreath. However, the mophead varieties give you those beautiful hydrangeas in shades of blue, pink, and purple. So if you have access to them then you'll want to dry some to make a beautiful wreath.

    The best time to cut hydrangeas for drying is normally around late August through October depending on where you live.

    Simply cut some fresh hydrangeas, strip the leaves, place them in a vase with a couple of inches of water, and let them be. They will dry out naturally and look great. I think this is a much better way to dry the flowers than hanging them upside down.

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    You could also try this with a bunch of fresh flowers from the store. However, it doesn't always work as well as those cut at the end of the season.

    Dried hydrangea wreath laying on a table.

    Making a Dried Hydrangea Wreath

    Supplies:

    • 4 wire hangers
    • wire paddle
    • dried hydrangea flowers
    • wire cutters or heavy duty scissors
    Four white wired clothes hangers.

    Start by making a wreath form by using wire hangers. Twist them open and use two to make a square shape.

    White wire hangers made into a large square.

    Then make another one slightly smaller than the first and wire them together. You may want to ask someone to help you hold the frame as you start to wire it together or you could tape it down with some masking tape. When you are finished it will still be a little flimsy but sturdy enough to handle the flowers.

    Two square shapes with white wire hangers and green floral wire zigzagged between the to hold them together.

    Dried Hydrangea Secret Trick

    While you are working on the frame, dunk the flowers into a bucket of water. This makes them less fragile and more pliable similar to making a grapevine wreath with vines from your yard.

    Dried hydrangea flowers in a bucket of water.

    It is unbelievable how pliable and nice the hydrangea blooms are to work with if you soak them first. Even though they were completely dried for months they are able to soak up some water for a short while. Maybe that's why they are called, "hydra."

    A paddle of green floral wire wrapping dried hydrangea flowers to the wire frame.

    Use a paddle of florist wire to attach the hydrangea stems to the wreath, overlapping the stems as you go.

    It's kind of messy and you'll need to let it hang somewhere to dry, in the end, the result is worth it.

    If needed feel free to trim the hydrangea blossoms or stick a few extra in to balance your work.

    Square dried hydrangea wreath hanging above a mantel on a brick wall.

    Total time to make ~ approximately 1 hour.

    Cost = $0.00.

    How's that for thriftiness?

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    More Dried Hydrangea Ideas

    • How to Make a Dried Hydrangea Basket
    • How to Dry Hydrangea Flowers
    • Decorating with Hydrangea Flowers
    Close up partial view of a dried hydrangea wreath.
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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. Lucy G. Davis

      October 05, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      Do they have to be dried?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 05, 2017 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Lucy,

        The blooms do not have to be dried, but if they are fresh from the store they may not dry well or may will shrivel up. However, it they are already starting to dry a bit on the bush they will probably due well on the wreath.

        Reply
    2. Lindi

      March 21, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      SO happy you shared this wreath at the Create With Me party!! It's so beautiful and perfect for Spring!!

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      January 15, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      What a lovely and creative project! Hydrangeas are so beautiful dried and the square wreath is very stylish. Thanks for sharing...

      Lisa

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 16, 2015 at 8:45 am

        Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    4. Janice @Curtains in My Tree

      January 15, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      I think I can do this,I have several dried hydrangeas available to use. I would never have thought about soaking them in water first.
      Love your wreath

      Janice

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 15, 2015 at 6:31 pm

        Hi Janice,

        The soaking really helps. You will be amazed at how pliable they become. Just hang it somewhere with air flow to dry out when your done.

        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I love square wreaths, they are so sophisticated. I have a lot of hydrangeas each year and am always looking for pretty things to do with them--this is on my list for next fall.
      Thanks for sharing.
      Fondly,
      -Lisa

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 14, 2015 at 10:20 am

        Thanks Lisa. It was really easy to do and am so glad I have inspired others to do the same.

        Reply
    6. Martina

      January 13, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Beautiful wreath!!

      Reply
    7. Carole West - Garden Up green

      January 01, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      This is great and I love that it's square. Hydrangeas are a favorite here.
      -Carole

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 02, 2015 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Carole. You are in good company!

        Reply

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