I’m feeling some hydrangea love today.
We have many hydrangea bushes scattered around our gardens…
In many different colours ranging from white, pink, greens, blue through to mauve.
One of the bushes has gorgeous ivory blooms, which are my favourite to pick and dry.
The flower heads start off as a pale green and turn a soft creamy colour as they mature.
I don’t usually pick them until they have already turned cream, because that is when they are perfect for drying.
But, I couldn’t resist picking this large Hydrangea head today because the green head was dappled with pinks.
It was so different and perfect to brighten up my work bench in my craft room.
So I’m embracing pretty pinks and greens this week… and shabby little wooden houses too.
Have you seen my tutorial for how to make your own wooden shops and houses?
I’m doubtful that I will be able to dry this pink and green flower head because the flowers are so new. They need to feel slightly papery before you pick them if you intend on drying them in the vase.
You can see my post for ‘How to dry Hydrangeas’ HERE.
I will leave this bloom in the vase to see if they do dry, but even if they don’t, I will still have the pleasure of them for a couple of weeks. I wonder if I’ll get anymore of these dappled pink hydrangeas on this bush.
I couldn’t resist sharing this image of Miss Milly hanging out in the background, while I photographed the hydrangea today.
She’s looking a bit scruffy and grey at the moment, but she is off to the beauty parlor at the end of the week.
Happy crafting ~ Kerryanne
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Kris Meares-Tag Along Teddies says
Hey Kerryanne! It has been a bumper year for hydrangeas at our place too. We have several whites, two mid mauves, a pale mauve & some darker purple/blue fancy varieties all inherited from the previous owner. I think the good hard pruning I gave them plus lots of rain at just the right time has led to the abundance. Must try drying some before they all finish. :0) Hugs to Mischievous Miss Molly & bear hugs to you. :0) KRIS xx
Toni says
Oh Kerryanne, what a beautiful variation – the colours are fabulous. I hope you manage to dry one.
Toni xx
Shirley Flavell says
A beautiful colour, Hydrangeas are really a delightful flower with their individual florets and the variants with colour. Love Miss Milly, she is gorgeous. We had a darling poodle for 18 1/2 years. He was very dearly loved and spoiled. He looked beautiful when he was groomed. The groomer used to put small tartan ribbon bow or a green bow on top of the ears. He looked delightful. He would shake and shake his head ’til he could get it off. Shirley
Debbie Howard says
Oh man! I have tried so hard to grow hydrangeas and they just don’t like our Texas heat…sometimes they will grow but one has to find just the right spot with just the right amount of moisture to get them to thrive here. Yours are so gorgeous! It makes me want to try again
Mary says
A beautiful hydrangea and a perfectly, shabby compliment to your craft room decor. Ours are all blue/purple and almost done. Our weeping bottlebrush is in full bloom though swaying in the wind. xo
Gayle says
Miss Milly is adorable!
Linda says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE hydrangeas for many reasons (#Pink Days In Bloom being just one)
Beautiful photo bomb by Miss Milly! lol Adorable.
Wishing you a beautiful day,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas