5 Reason to Decorate with Quality Fake Hydrangeas

When it comes to a beautiful flower arrangement, hydrangeas represent a popular choice. Their lush, voluminous blooms with delicate individual petals are highly distinctive, and span the entire color spectrum. When picked and arranged in a fitting vessel, they look wonderful - but of course this is also where their life countdown begins. Even if you generously refresh their water every day - as they’d prefer - you’re still looking at a maximum of 5-9 days before they begin to wilt and die. To be fair, dry hydrangeas are a great rustic, farmhouse look unto themselves, but it won’t be long before those delicate petals are shedding everywhere, and spelling an end to the elegance. 

Fortunately, a solution is on hand: High quality fake hydrangeas. While many people might have a negative knee-jerk reaction to the very idea of fake flowers - we’re not talking about the cheap, plastic imitations that can be spotted from a mile away. In recent years, technological advancements have brought artificial flowers lightyears ahead in terms of quality and realism - to the point where it can be extremely difficult to tell that they’re fake. 

Here’s the 5 top reasons why you should consider them when creating a stunning focal point in your next decor project.

1. Long-Lasting Beauty without the hassle

As mentioned before, real hydrangeas barely last over a week - but high quality artificial substitutes which capture the bloom in full splendor, could last you decades! And if planning for a specific event where you absolutely can’t afford to be let down by premature wilting, faux is the way to go. Real Hydrangeas are particularly thirsty but quality imitations will only ever request the very occasional wipe over with a damp cloth. They’ll also cease to be a magnet for insects, pets and allergies. Just avoid very prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, and - unless stated by the brand - avoid outdoor use.  By investing in premium imitation hydrangeas, you’ll save untold amounts of money over their lifetime. 

2. You can fool not just the eye, but even the touch

When discussing fake hydrangeas here, we are only talking about quality options. Some of these are so advanced that they even incorporate real touch technology, coating the blooms in a delicate, waxy finish to mimic the organic sensation of real hydrangea blooms. These real touch hydrangeas are literally as good as it gets, and capable of fooling all but the most inquisitive and officious of curious inspectors. The only obvious give away being that they lack the soft scent of real hydrangeas - but even this can be accounted for with canned floral fragrances. 

You may come across the term ‘silk’ hydrangeas from time to time - but don’t be confused - this is just an outdated industry term for ‘artificial’, since it was what the world's first fake flowers were constructed from hundreds of years ago. 

3. Design versatility

One of the best things about faux hydrangeas is their versatility across a wide range of decor styles. Here are some popular choices:

Minimalist, refined luxury:

When it comes to elegant simplicity that works with any color scheme - massed white, ‘fresh’ faux hydrangeas are the way to go. A tall vase with long white stems look great on a dining table while shorter smaller varieties will help add beauty to your bathroom, bedside or hallway. If you want a splash of color, green is another great neutral color to go with. Also consider less traditional hydrangea types such as white cone blooms. 

Rustic Farmhouse:  

Looking to bring things down to earth with a warm, cosy ambience? choose hydrangeas with fall colors and or a dried aesthetic. Real dry hydrangeas walk a fine line between appearing fall dry and outright dead, but quality faux will capture them in the perfect moment. 

Coastal Fresh:

Looking for something calming and fresh? Consider light blue hydrangeas. Just like any color, they pair perfectly with white but also look great on their own. Put them in a white ceramic or white/blue ‘ming’ vase for a look that evokes seaside charm. 

4. Available all year round

With fake hydrangeas, you are no longer consigned to seasonal restraints. Do you have a look in mind that you’re just dying to execute in the winter - maybe festive red and white? Then no problem at all! And when you’re in the mood to switch things up completely, just store them away in a box until inspiration strikes again. Faux hydrangeas are also perfect for event planners who want consistency and reliability in their designs. 

5. Customization and Flexibility

With fake hydrangeas, you have complete control over your floral arrangements. You can mix and match striking colors, reshape stems, and create designs that would be difficult or impossible with real flowers. Quality artificial hydrangeas are designed with bendable stems - that can also be easily returned to their original state, allowing for easy customization to fit any vase or floral arrangement. You can also introduce faux hydrangea foliage to bush up an arrangement, or even introduce real flowers and foliage - which will blend in seamlessly and add a delightful botanical scent.

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