I love this time of year when the hydrangea bushes are out in full bloom.
It's always nice to cut a few of the hydrangea heads and display them in and around the home. If you would like to display some of these beauties on your front door then this idea may be for you.
It's best to clip the hydrangea head when the bloom is slightly mature. If you notice that the small flowers on the head are fully bloomed then this is a good time to clip them. Avoid the immature blooms that are still quite green.
You may also find fresh hydrangea heads at your local grocery store or floral shop at this time of year.
Cut your fresh salal greens on a sharp angle with your pruning shears. Begin by inserting each salal stem into the grapevine wreath in a clockwise direction. Fill the wreath with the salal greens to the desired fullness you wish. If you prefer to have a more colorful wreath of hydrangea then use only a limited amount of salal greens.
Once you are satisfied with the amount of salal in your wreath, add your hydrangea heads.
I always like the look of hydrangea with small berries. If you have a few stems in your garden, add a few to your wreath for added effect.
Attach a wire at the back of the wreath and hang it on your door.
Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home décor, entertaining and floral design. Contact Barb at [email protected] or follow her on her blog at lunter.ca.
Materials: Sharp scissors or pruning shears Fresh hydrangea heads Grapevine wreath or styrofoam wreath Fresh salal or other greens Wire for hanging Fresh or artificial berries
