{"id":1774,"date":"2015-03-12T14:10:18","date_gmt":"2015-03-12T14:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/?page_id=1774"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:35:45","slug":"care-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/cut-flower\/care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Care tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:110px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:110px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"max-width:960px;max-height:540px; width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"1\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L7B0C8o_wzc?si=QE9KbMl-0JMdYYsP?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#30433d;padding: 60px 14% 50px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-size: 40px; --fontsize: 40; line-height: 1;\" data-fontsize=\"40\" data-lineheight=\"40px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fol How do you get the best out of your hydrangea? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 40px; --fontsize: 40; line-height: 1;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ensure optimal water absorption:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:74%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cut the stem at an angle.<\/span>.\u2002<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Remove excess leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:74%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">3. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Scrape 5 cm from the bottom with a knife.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Use a clean vase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:74%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fill with hot water.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 45px;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Add flower food.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Place them in a beautiful spot, no direct sunlight or near a heater. Result: the hydrangea will stay radiant for a long time.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/f2d_008138.jpg&#039;);background-position:right center;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/f2d_008138.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:right bottom;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#bec3b3;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2 style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 40px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 40px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Let your hydrangea shine at its very best again<\/h2><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bgj4D9oEnZ8?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#bec3b3;padding: 60px 14% 0px 14%;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 40px;\">Extra tip \u2013 Drying Hydrangeas<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You can dry \u2018Classic\u2019 Hydrangeas after they have changed colour! If the flowers stop absorbing water and the leaves look limp, remove the leaves from the stem and empty the vase of water.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/>\nReplace the flowers in the vase minus the leaves and water. Normally the flowers will then dry out completely and provide months of enjoyment!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"201\" title=\"verzorgingspagina-snijbloem-extratip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verzorgingspagina-snijbloem-extratip.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verzorgingspagina-snijbloem-extratip-200x80.png 200w, https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verzorgingspagina-snijbloem-extratip-400x161.png 400w, https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/verzorgingspagina-snijbloem-extratip.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #343639;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #b89a5b;\">Tip of the day<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic fusion-testimonials-1\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"4000\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-1 a{border-color:#9f949a;}#fusion-testimonials-1 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-1 .activeSlide{background-color: #9f949a;}.fusion-testimonials.classic.fusion-testimonials-1 .author:after{border-top-color:#343639 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Hydrangea cultivation is one of the most sustainable of cut flower crops, with minimal levels of energy and nutrient consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cut flower Hydrangeas do not do well in a metal vase or bucket. Glass vases are ideal. You can easily check the quantity and quality of the water. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Unique to Hydrangeas is the evolving colours of the flowers. During bloom the flowers change colours. Their original colour mixes with green tints in various tones. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cut flower Hydrangeas are cut in different stages of growth. The more advanced the flower colour changing, the more durable. A fully grown, colour changed flower that feels hard and firm, can stand in a vase beautifully for up to 3 weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fill the vase with 2\/3 water and add cut flower food before you arrange your cut flower Hydrangeas in the vase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Do not place hydrangeas in direct sunlight or near a heater<\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#343639;color:#9f949a;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fruit produce gas which make Hydrangea flowers age soon. Therefore do not put the flower vase too close to the fruit basket.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#9f949a;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1770,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1774","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1774"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10188,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774\/revisions\/10188"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hydrangeaworld.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}