Cut hydrangea

The hydrangea is a stylish and colorful cut flower that enhances any bouquet or space. Learn more about this beautiful flower and its styling possibilities.

The stylish hydrangea has long been a beloved cut flower in the most beautiful bouquets. With its colorful blooms, it always creates a stunning centerpiece in any space. Discover more about this exquisite flower and get inspired by its many styling possibilities.

Did you know

The cultivation of cut hydrangeas is one of the most sustainable crops! For example, it uses very little energy and fertiliser.

Fresh

‘Fresh’ refers to the fresh colours such as white, green, pink, blue and purple. Hydrangea cut flowers are available all year round, but supply is greatest during the period from May to November. You particularly see the ‘Fresh’ flowers between March and October.

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Classic

If the hydrangea has changed colour, we call it ‘Classic’. The ‘Classics’ are particularly available from June to February. A fully developed colour-changed flower that feels firm and sturdy can look amazing in a vase for 3 weeks.

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Showpiece

As a cut flower, the stylish hydrangea has long been known to contribute to a beautiful bouquet. The flower is widely used in the most stunning floral arrangements. That’s no surprise, since hydrangeas will always turn it into a showpiece. Every room is brightened by the hydrangea's colourful globes. It also makes a gorgeous gift that delights everyone! And how about a single decorative flower next to the plate at a dinner? Feel free to experiment. It’s a inspiring flower!

Meaning

The hydrangea symbolises grace, beauty and abundance (because of the extravagant number of flowers and the generous rounded shape). The flower also symbolises gratitude and heartfelt feelings.

Colours

Hydrangea cut flowers come in an abundance of colours. You can get them in all shades of red, pink and purple, but also in white, green and blue. There are also combined colours such as green & red and purple & green, and flowers with coloured edges, e.g. pink or blue with a white edge.

There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to shape. You can choose single or double-flowered varieties, globe-shaped hydrangeas, hydrangeas with small flowers in the middle and large petals on the edge (edge bloomers) or hydrangeas with a plume shape.

Colour-changing

What is unique about the hydrangea is how the colour of the flowers continues to develop. The flowers change colour during flowering. The original colour mixes with a shade of green in various tones. When they have completed the colour change, they end up autumnal red.

The cut flowers retain the colour that they have at the moment when they are harvested by the grower. The flower’s colour-changing process stops then.

Inspiration

Drying hydrangeas

You can dry classic hydrangeas from October. When they stop absorbing water and the leaves start drooping, remove the leaves and hang the flowers upside down in a warm, dry place until fully dried. This way, you can enjoy them for months. To preserve their color, cut the flowers off the stem and place them upside down in a container filled with fine sand, such as the kind sold in pet stores. Gently cover the flowers with sand, which will draw out moisture while helping retain their vibrant look.

Arrangements

Create a stylish yet effortless bouquet that looks freshly picked and impresses at the same time. Combine hydrangea with Viburnum, Bupleurum, Calla and Crocosmia berry for a unique, natural look. We have designed a range of affordable hydrangea bouquets for inspiration. Check out some examples above and visit our FlowerFriends community for more ideas.

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Get to know the growers

of the beautiful hydrangea's

Peeters Hortensia's

Hydrangea grower

In between sweet pepper and strawberry growers is cut hydrangea nursery Peeters Hortensia, with Eric Peeters and Suzan Peeters in charge. Five years ago, they made the switch from peppers to hydrangeas. A crop with much more challenge. Eric is a real gardener and mainly runs the greenhouse, Suzan is mainly involved in sales. Together, they passionately grow 13 different types of hydrangea. With their team, they strive for beautiful stable quality. We visited them and are happy to give you an insight.

HIP-Holland

Hydrangea grower

HIP-Holland is a fresh young company with employees who have a passion for hydrangeas. They supply high quality uniform cut hydrangeas. Corine talked to owner Rob Spaargaren about how they work. You can read more about it on the blog.

Flowers in bloom

Disbudded chrysanthemums