Hydrangea macrophylla bouquet Ideas

Blue Hydrangea Cloud Tie

Blue Hydrangea Cloud Tie
  1. Best for: birthday, anniversary, housewarming, thank you, get well soon, apology, new job, friendship gift, dinner party, summer celebration
  2. Color: blue + crisp white, soft gray, pale green
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (blue), total 3 bloom heads
    • Greenery: none
    • Wrap: clear bouquet sleeve
    • Ribbon: 1 in white grosgrain ribbon, simple bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 11 in (25 to 28 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Remove any lower leaves that would sit below the water line.
  2. Hold 1 hydrangea stem as the center, bloom facing forward.
  3. Add the other 2 stems around it, turning the bouquet slightly to create a soft round dome.
  4. Gently fluff the bloom heads so they sit evenly and hide stem gaps.
  5. Slide into a clear sleeve and fold the top edge neatly.
  6. Tie the ribbon at the base of the blooms with a small, clean bow.

Blush Hydrangea Posy

Blush Hydrangea Posy
  1. Best for: Mother’s Day, bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary, birthday, romantic gift, thank you, get well soon, spring celebration, housewarming
  2. Color: pink + ivory, soft peach, pale green, blush nude
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 5 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (soft blush pink), total 5 bloom heads
    • Greenery: none
    • Wrap: matte blush paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in ivory satin ribbon, soft bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 9 to 10 in (23 to 25 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Clean stems and remove any leaves below the wrap line.
  2. Start with 1 hydrangea as the center.
  3. Add 4 more stems around it, turning the bouquet as you place each one.
  4. Keep bloom heads close so the bouquet forms a plush, rounded posy.
  5. Wrap with matte blush paper in a neat cone shape.
  6. Tie with ivory satin ribbon and adjust blooms so the top edge looks smooth.

White Hydrangea Modern Bundle

White Hydrangea Modern Bundle
  1. Best for: wedding, engagement, bridal shower, graduation, housewarming, thank you, sympathy, celebration of life, corporate event, summer party
  2. Color: white + soft green, light gray, ivory
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 4 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (white), total 4 bloom heads
    • Greenery: none
    • Wrap: white tissue + clear sleeve
    • Ribbon: 1 in sage green linen ribbon, no bow (flat knot)
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Strip lower leaves and keep stems clean.
  2. Arrange 2 stems crossing slightly to form a balanced base.
  3. Add the remaining 2 stems to create a round, modern dome with a clean outline.
  4. Check that all bloom heads face outward and sit at the same height.
  5. Wrap the stems in white tissue, then slide into a clear sleeve.
  6. Finish with a flat linen ribbon knot for a modern look.

Garden Party Hydrangea Mix

Garden Party Hydrangea Mix
  1. Best for: Mother’s Day, birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, baby shower, graduation, thank you, housewarming, dinner party, spring celebration, romantic gift
  2. Color: pink + ivory, peach, soft yellow, fresh green
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (pink), total 3 bloom heads
    • Roses (standard): 4 stems, 1 bloom per stem (ivory)
    • Ranunculus: 5 stems, 1 bloom per stem (peach)
    • Lisianthus: 3 stems, each stem carries multiple blooms, total 6 blooms visible (white)
    • Greenery: seeded eucalyptus 3 stems, Italian ruscus 2 stems
    • Wrap: kraft paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in blush satin ribbon, simple bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Prep stems and remove leaves below the hand-tie point.
  2. Start with 1 hydrangea and 2 ivory roses as the center cluster.
  3. Add the remaining hydrangeas, then tuck ranunculus between bloom heads for texture.
  4. Place lisianthus slightly higher for airy height and soft movement.
  5. Add eucalyptus and ruscus around the outside for a clean green frame.
  6. Wrap in kraft paper and tie with blush satin ribbon.

Coastal Blue Hydrangea Breeze

Coastal Blue Hydrangea Breeze
  1. Best for: summer wedding, anniversary, housewarming, thank you, new job, corporate event, dinner party, graduation, birthday, friendship gift
  2. Color: blue + white, soft lavender, silvery green
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (blue), total 3 bloom heads
    • Delphinium: 2 stems, 1 spike per stem (soft lavender-blue)
    • Spray roses: 3 stems, each stem carries multiple blooms, total 9 blooms visible (white)
    • Lisianthus: 2 stems, each stem carries multiple blooms, total 5 blooms visible (white)
    • Greenery: seeded eucalyptus 3 stems, dusty miller 2 stems
    • Wrap: white paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in navy satin ribbon, simple bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 11 to 12 in (28 to 30 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Prep stems, remove lower foliage, and keep delphinium tips protected.
  2. Place 1 hydrangea as the center, then add the other 2 to form a round base.
  3. Add spray roses around the hydrangeas for soft white clusters.
  4. Insert delphinium slightly taller for a breezy, coastal lift.
  5. Tuck lisianthus for extra softness, then frame with eucalyptus and dusty miller.
  6. Wrap in white paper and tie with navy satin ribbon.

Moody Plum Hydrangea Statement

Moody Plum Hydrangea Statement
  1. Best for: anniversary, romantic gift, birthday, new job, dinner party, corporate event, fall celebration, thank you, apology, housewarming
  2. Color: purple + burgundy, blush pink, deep green, soft mauve
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (deep purple), total 3 bloom heads
    • Garden roses: 3 stems, 1 bloom per stem (blush pink)
    • Scabiosa: 5 stems, 1 bloom per stem (burgundy)
    • Stock: 2 stems, 1 main spike per stem (soft mauve)
    • Greenery: Italian ruscus 3 stems, eucalyptus 2 stems
    • Wrap: deep mauve paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in burgundy velvet ribbon, small bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 11 in (25 to 28 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Remove lower leaves and keep rose thorns clean at the tie point.
  2. Build a triangle base with the 3 hydrangeas for bold volume.
  3. Nestle blush garden roses between hydrangea heads to soften the look.
  4. Add stock slightly higher for shape and a gentle vertical line.
  5. Place scabiosa around the front and sides for moody, dark dots of texture.
  6. Frame with ruscus and eucalyptus, then wrap and tie with velvet ribbon.

Antique Green Hydrangea Harvest

Antique Green Hydrangea Harvest
  1. Best for: Thanksgiving, fall celebration, housewarming, dinner party, retirement, new job, corporate event, thank you, birthday, celebration of life
  2. Color: green + cream, rust, bronze, deep olive
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (antique green), total 3 bloom heads
    • Chrysanthemums: 4 stems, 1 bloom per stem (rust)
    • Roses (standard): 3 stems, 1 bloom per stem (cream)
    • Carnations: 4 stems, 1 bloom per stem (bronze)
    • Greenery: olive branch 3 stems, eucalyptus 2 stems
    • Wrap: natural kraft paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in deep olive satin ribbon, simple bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Prep all stems and keep the hydrangea heads supported.
  2. Place the 3 hydrangeas first to create a rounded, full base.
  3. Add cream roses near the center for soft light contrast.
  4. Insert rust mums evenly around the bouquet for warm fall color.
  5. Fill gaps with bronze carnations for a dense, textured look.
  6. Add olive branch and eucalyptus as a moderate green frame, then wrap and tie.

Winter White Hydrangea Glow

Winter White Hydrangea Glow
  1. Best for: Christmas, New Year, winter wedding, corporate event, sympathy, celebration of life, thank you, housewarming, get well soon, dinner party
  2. Color: white + ivory, soft silver, pale green
  3. Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
    • Hydrangea macrophylla: 3 stems, each stem has 1 large bloom head (white), total 3 bloom heads
    • Ranunculus: 6 stems, 1 bloom per stem (white)
    • Spray roses: 3 stems, each stem carries multiple blooms, total 9 blooms visible (ivory)
    • Anemone: 3 stems, 1 bloom per stem (white with dark center)
    • Greenery: seeded eucalyptus 3 stems, dusty miller 2 stems
    • Wrap: white paper wrap
    • Ribbon: 1 in silver satin ribbon, simple bow
    • Stem trim: trim to 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm)
  • Assembly:
  1. Prep stems and keep anemone faces forward for contrast.
  2. Use the 3 hydrangeas to form a soft, rounded base.
  3. Add ivory spray roses around the base for gentle warmth.
  4. Place white ranunculus throughout for layered texture.
  5. Add 3 anemones near the front and top for crisp focal points.
  6. Frame with eucalyptus and dusty miller, then wrap and tie with silver ribbon.

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