My first time using these Dutch blue hydrangeas was a dismal failure . They were too dark, the vase was too brassy, the backdrop provided little contrast. This time I was determined to succeed. After reading Fleur de Marie-Jacqueline's blog posts on Assumption flowers, I was disappointed to find no white roses, no white lilies, only the usual poms, alstroemeria and carnations. It was time to liven things up a bit with the Dutch blue hydrangeas from the garden- blue like Our Lady's veil! They look purple in this picture! This is the first time I attempted preserving hydrangeas by submerging fresh-cut stems in boiling water for 30 seconds. We'll see what they look like by Sunday! I also put alum powder in the water and let them soak overnight. Some of the blooms were very heavy and the stems a bit saggy so I used stem wire and floral tape to make them cooperate. This was a first as well! Here they are on the altar. Assumpta est Maria!
Altar flowers for the Traditional Latin Mass, vestment restoration and more.