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But I have a secret to how to make them last longer AND revive them if they wilt:

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Is the water special? Nope. Did I add something to the water? Nope! So how does it help keep the hydrangeas perky? One tiny little change, which is very important difference.

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Yes! Boiling Water! As soon as you cut the hydrangea, it forms a film sealing off the cut, which prevents water from traveling up the stem. Warm water opens the seal!

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Making Cut Hydrangeas Last

But I have a secret to how to make them last longer AND revive them if they wilt:

Is the water special? Nope. Did I add something to the water? Nope! So how does it help keep the hydrangeas perky? One tiny little change, which is very important difference.

Yes! Boiling Water! As soon as you cut the hydrangea, it forms a film sealing off the cut, which prevents water from traveling up the stem. Warm water opens the seal!

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