How to Make a Rustic Hydrangea Wreath Without a Wreath Form
Making this rustic hydrangea wreath is a simple DIY project and a great way to bring some of the beauty of your garden to your front door. And you don’t need a wreath form or wreath frame. I shared this on my Instagram, and it was so popular I thought I would write a blog post to share as a Sunday Favorite with Mary Ann and Cindy.
Even if you’ve never made a wreath before, this easy process will show you how to make one that’s perfect for this time of year. For this DIY hydrangea wreath, you must use hydrangeas that have started to dry. Use hydrangeas clipped right from the bush in early fall well into November as they change color.
The supplies you’ll need for a DIY wreath
- Clippers or pruners
- Jute twine or garden twine (You could use floral wire, but if you do, you’ll also need wire cutters. I find twine easier to work with, and I like the rustic look.)
- Hydrangea stems (Four that are 13″ long and eight that are 11″ long)
What is the size of the finished wreath?
When completed, the wreath measures approximately 24″ in diameter. The precise size will depend on the size of your hydrangea blooms.
How long will the hydrangea wreath last?
Dried hydrangeas last weeks or even months. It depends on how much exposure they get to wind and rain.
Can I use faux hydrangea blooms?
You could use faux flowers, but I think this wreath’s beauty and charm are derived from using hydrangeas that are in their natural drying stage right now. The colors are a touch of nature: pale green, pink, and warm, soft browns. Plus, backyard hydrangeas are free!
Directions for making a rustic hydrangea wreath
Step 1
Cut your hydrangea stems and remove all the green leaves. You’ll need four that are 13″ long (from the bottom of the hydrangea flowers to the end of the stem) and eight that are 11″ long.
Step 2
Take two of the longer stems and place them together with the hydrangea blossoms on each end. Tie them together with a knot in the middle with jute twine. Repeat the process with the other two longer stems.
Step 3
On a table or other flat surface, place the first two stems vertically and lay the other two stems horizontally to form a cross.
Step 4
With the remaining eight stems, tie two together just as you did in step one and repeat the process until you have four stems with flowers on each end.
Step 5
Using the four shorter stems that you just tied together, place one on the top, bottom, and each side of the cross you formed, and tie them together at the corners with the jute twine.
Step 6
Make sure all the stems are secure and add some more blooms in if there are any bare spaces. Tie some ribbon around the top (or make your own frayed ribbon from canvas) and then you’re ready to hang your hydrangea wreath on your front door!
If a dried hydrangea wreath and crafts are not your thing, here are a few beautiful wreaths that suit any home decor.
Terrain has the most beautiful wreaths. These are a few of my favorite fall wreaths.
- Preserved Garden Gem Wreath // 2. Autumn Harvest Preserved Wreath // 3. Dried Papaver + Feather Wreath // 4. Preserved Hydrangea Garden Wreath // 5. Flax and Safflower Bouquet Wreath
A few more Sunday favorites:
Backroads Bike Trip to Bordeaux and Dordogne
Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home was in France at the same time we were, but she did a bike tour. She describes it as a once in a lifetime trip. It sounds amazing! I’m already thinking about next year. You can read Leslie’s post here.
It seems everyone is loving brown this season!
I ran into a friend this week and she was wearing this cardigan. Brown is the it color this fall. I have several Quince cashmere sweaters and the quality is amazing!
And these gorgeous Coffee Colored Stoneware Plates from Terrain. I’ll be mixing them with some vintage brown floral plates that I will be adding to the shop, opening very soon!
You may also like this post: Ideas for Decorating Every Room With the Color Brown.
Your front entry looks so amazing! I love that you can create such beautiful things!
I can’t wait for your shop to open!! You have such a great eye !
Oh Thank you Nancy! You are so sweet! It opens this Friday!
Hi Annie,
I love your Hydrangea wreath, it turned out so well. How wonderful you have an abundance of them in your garden. Can you grow Peonies, and Dahlias too? Living in Scottsdale, AZ for 22 years we were so limited to what would survive and the zone we had open.
We were able to grow Roses, that was a HUGE challenge. Many found their way to heaven, it was hard.
Do you recall the name of the restaurant in Scottsdale you discovered the awesome Creamy Pumpkin Soup? I’m going to make it for sure. I will buy the squash that is already cut up at Trader Joe’s. Thank you for sharing it, looks so good.
Hi Katherine,
Yesin Connecticut, peonies come up in late May, and Dahlias in the fall. I lived in Phoenix for three years, and I remember thinking the only thing I could grow was Bougainville. I’m sure much more, but that was when I was very young, and very inexperienced. That’s too bad about your roses!
The pumpkin soup was at this restaurant in Pinacle Peak called 8700. I think it was on Scottsdale Road and that was the address. The chef was French and he came to our table and gave us the recipe! I make it several times every fall/winter.
Annie
Wreath is lovely. Thanks for shsring.
Question for you on another subject.
What size top do you need on a round table to seat and serve 4 people?
Using chairs, do I need a pedestal rather than legs?
please share your experience.
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I so enjoy your round table each time you show it!?
Hi Ethel,
You can go with a round table that is 36″ to 44″ in diameter. Obviously, 36″ would make it a little cozy. Mine is 42″ and I have two chairs and a corner banquette. So I can set it for 5, but it’s pretty cozy. I hope that helps!
Annie