Creating a Hydrangea Centerpiece: A Stylish and Easy Floral Display
Creating Elegant Hydrangea Table Centerpieces: A Guide by Rachel Bull
As summer draws to a close, many garden enthusiasts might wonder what to do with their beautiful hydrangeas. Fear not, as Rachel Bull, Head of Gardens at Homes & Gardens, offers a simple and effective way to display these blooms on your table.
Hydrangeas come in a variety of beautiful shades, sizes, and styles, making them a versatile choice for table arrangements. For a late summer long table setting, Rachel suggests using multiple hydrangea heads (3 or 5) to create an impactful display.
Measuring and Trimming the Stem
To ensure the correct length, Rachel recommends measuring the stem against the vase before trimming. A vase with a slightly narrower neck provides more stem support, and trimming the stem at a diagonal is a recommended practice for hydrangea table arrangements.
Creating an Elegant Summer Centerpiece
Rachel Bull has demonstrated an elegant summer table centerpiece using hydrangea heads in three easy steps. She uses mophead hydrangeas for her demonstration, but feel free to experiment with different varieties to suit your taste. Rachel suggests using a classic glass vessel with a slight rim for her arrangement.
Moving into Fall
As we move into fall, there are creative ideas for displaying hydrangeas as a table centerpiece. For instance, combining dried hydrangea blooms with natural fall elements such as gourds and candles placed in a rustic wooden box or crate can create a simple yet stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Using a low, wide vase with a slightly narrower neck to support the hydrangea stems is another option, filling it with seasonal hydrangea heads for an elegant, professional-looking arrangement that highlights the flowers’ large, beautiful blooms. Incorporating foliage first in the vessel, then adding hydrangeas as the star, can create a fuller and seasonal arrangement ideal for a fall dining table.
DIY Projects and Maintenance
When working on DIY projects, bulk hydrangeas allow you to create centerpieces, bouquets, and even floral arches that can be customised with other fall floral accents or greenery to fit your table’s theme and style. For those seeking low-maintenance options, opt for lifelike faux hydrangea centerpieces in ceramic or hammered bowls, which can include a mix of colours like seafoam blue and green to add botanical elegance to your table all season.
The Homes & Gardens team has debunked hydrangea myths and offers advice on growing and maintaining hydrangeas, including dealing with common problems, dead-heading, and keeping them hydrated. Signing up to the Homes & Gardens newsletter provides access to design expertise, decorating ideas, celebrity homes, gardening advice, shopping round-ups, and more.
A rustic, low vintage style terracotta vase with a gray bisque finish can be used for a more natural, outdoor, or boho style hydrangea table arrangement. With these tips and ideas, you're ready to create stunning hydrangea table centerpieces for any occasion.
- Incorporating hydrangeas into interior-design, particularly home-and-garden settings, can bring a touch of elegance and lifestyle to any table arrangement, whether it's a summer long table setting or a fall dining table.
- Experimenting with different varieties of hydrangeas, such as mophead hydrangeas, can help you create unique and stylish home-and-garden inspired table centerpieces, suitable for a variety of lifestyles and interior-design themes.
