Our Favorite Hydrangea Arrangements

Hydrangea arrangements consistently make the list of FLOWER magazine’s most popular floral features. Their lush, blues, violets, pinks, whites, and even greens never fail to please the senses. Since each flowerhead is practically a bouquet, they stand alone in a vessel beautifully and fill arrangements out quickly. We’ve gathered dozens of our readers’ all-time favorite hydrangeas from the pages of FLOWER.

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Single place setting with a disparate grouping of china and glassware, topped with a small arrangement of hydrangea blossoms in a glass tumbler.

Each place setting on a table set by designer Andrea Houck and homeowner Bridget Boustany had an individual arrangement of hydrangea blossoms in a ti-lined glass tumbler, to complement the centerpiece designed by Ursula Gunther. See more from this DC garden party. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik & Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Inspector Poirot would be proud to display this edgy creation of hydrangeas and other summer floral fare (with magnifying glasses) perched on top of a Modern Man base. FLOWER LIST: cymbidium orchids, echeveria succulents, flax leaves, hellebores, hydrangeas, pieris. Design by Christina Springfield of Nouveau Flowers. Photo by Paul Johnson Photography

Amber glass vase of green and white Annabelle hydrangeas.

Annabelle hydrangeas straight from the garden are corralled in an amber glass leech bowl designed by Kate Rheinstein Brodsky and hand-blown by local artisans exclusively for her shop, KRB. See more from Kate's home and garden. Photo by Tria Giovan Photography

At Avant Garden, the Todd Fiscus–owned flower boutique in Dallas, blooms like these bi-color "Peppermint" hydrangeas can be purchased by the stem or in arrangements that vary from simple to extravagant. Photo by Claire McCormack

A cluster of hydrangeas, dahlias, and salvia befits the verdant garden room. "I like arrangements that look as if they came from the garden with a bit of random scavenged woodsy greenery woven in," says Frances Schultz. "Flowers that look intentional but not 'done.'" Photo by Tria Giovan
See more from Frances Schultz's Bee Cottage.

Arrangement of white hydrangeas and snapdragons, lotus, Belles of Ireland, and curly willow branches.

A jug of white hydrangeas stands in front of a green and white arrangement of hydrangeas, snap dragons, belles of Ireland, lotus, and curly willow. These join old baskets, terra-cotta pots, and a silver bucket of Champagne bottles in the potting shed at Judy and Jack Powell's St. Simons Island home. See more from this midsummer's eve celebration from Susan Sully's book, Southern Hospitality at Home: The Art of Gracious Living. Photo by Susan Sully.

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In Heather Dewberry Stoller's dining room, Jimmie Henslee arranged three jars of hydrangeas, clematis, dusty miller and other flowers. They dress the dining table along with white ceramic birds and dolphins. See more from Heather's home. Photo by Emily Followill.

In a Tammy Connor-designed bedroom in New York’s iconic Hampshire House, an arrangement of oakleaf hydrangeas complements draperies in a Bennison floral—'Chinese Pheasant' in blue-green on oyster linen. Photo by Simon Upton
See more Tammy Connor designs.

An ombre of blue and violet-hued hydrangeas from palest sky to a deep violet fills a clear Baccarat Eye Vase.

New Orleans floral designer Margaret Ludwig of Giverny Design creates a monochromatic arrangement in the French style. FLOWER LIST: Trailing ivy, ‘Moonstone’ roses, ‘Lemonade’ roses, ‘Super Green’ roses, parrot tulips, mature hydrangeas, ‘Green Mist’ Queen Anne’s lace, hypericum berries, stars of Bethlehem, amaranthus, hellebores, gardenia buds, bells of Ireland, salal, magnolia leaves, bupleurum, young hydrangeas. Photo by Eugenia Uhl
Learn how to make this arrangement with step-by-step instructions from Ludwig.

A centerpiece of hydrangeas in shades of pink completes Countess Joy de Rohan Chabot's exuberant dining room table set with her hand-painted glassware. Photo by Marie Hennechart

Centerpiece flower arrangement of pink, blue and cream hydrangeas, bicolor anemones, petunias, and ivy designed by Ursula Gunther of fleursDC.

A centerpiece of pink, blue and cream hydrangeas, bicolor anemones, petunias, and ivy designed by Ursula Gunther of fleursDC. See more from this Andrea Houck designed townhouse and garden in Washington, DC. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik & Stacy Zarin Goldberg

A weathered watering can holds a bunch of pale blue hydrangeas and reminds us just how much these blossoms love a drink. Photo by Liesa Cole
Three floral designers share their tips for making thirsty hydrangea blossoms last in "Keeping Hydrangea Flowers Hydrated."

Sunny-colored rosinweed appear to sprout from a cushion of white hydrangeas in this arrangement from Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison of Pollen in Atlanta. FLOWER LIST: ‘Hortmabrid’ hydrangeas, cup-plant rosinweed, coralberries, and arrow grass. Photo by Sarah Dorio

Michael Grim placed individual stems of purple hydrangeas in green glass vases for a simple, graphic display on a carved wooden mantel. Design by The Bridgehampton Florist. Photo by Tria Giovan

For Flower magazine’s 10th Anniversary party, we turned to our own Jessica Cohen to create arrangements for the dining tables. Jessica shows how to make this summer centerpiece in pink and green, with hydrangeas, roses, and zinnas. Photo by Jessica Cohen

A large hydrangea is front and center in this loose gathering of flowers, berries, and greenery in a footed Grecian urn. FLOWER LIST: blue hydrangeas, ligustrum berries, viburnum, autumn fern, euphorbia foliage, magnolia foliage, sarcococca foliage. Designed by Jay Lugbihl of In Bloom. Photo by Taylor Mathis

A towering arrangement of sunflowers, lavender 'Monte Casino' asters, delphinium, and hydrangeas welcomes guests passing through this entryway. Arrangement by Michael Grim. Photo by Tria Giovan
See more of "A Day in the Hamptons with Michael Grim."

Overhead view of table set with a blue-and-white striped tablecloth, light blue napkins, rattan chargers, and a large vase of blue and white hydrangeas

Heather Chadduck Hillegas filled blue and white jars with hydrangeas, Queen Anne's lace, and delphiniums to complement the blue and white table setting for an alfresco dinner. Photo by David Hillegas.
See more of Heather's blue and white decor.

An autumn arrangement of crab apple, burning bush, roses, hydrangeas, kale, celosia, and ‘Persian Carpet’ zinnias greets guests as they enter Gramercy Tavern's dining room. Designed by Roberta Bendavid. Photo by Michael Mundy

Purple washed hydrangeas and redbud leaves star in this casual summer arrangement. FLOWER LIST: ‘Harlequin’ hydrangeas, glorybower, hyacinth beans, and redbud leaves. Designers Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison of Pollen in Atlanta. Photo by Sarah Dorio

For a summer buffet, Cornelia Guest arranged big, lacy, white hydrangeas in a simple vase. Photo by Michael Mundy. Styling by Mary Claire Inglish
See more of this story and some of Cornelia Guest's favorite summer recipes from her book Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures.

Yellow peonies and garden roses pop against nautical-blue hydrangeas and violet anemones. Design by Lewis Miller. Photo © Don Freeman
See Lewis Miller's Flower Flashes, moments of floral beauty on the streets of New York.

Ted Kennedy Watson set the table with a mix of cobalt china and glassware, and used single hydrangea blooms in simple glasses. Photos by Claire Takacs
See more of Watson's floral style and his rustic Vashon Island getaway in Westward Bound.

Arrangement of blue and white hydrangeas in a galvanized container next to a pitcher of white sangria on a chartreuse tray.

Ursula Gunther of fleursDC placed this simple arrangement of blue and white hydrangeas in a galvanized container next to a pitcher of white sangria for an alfresco party on Capitol Hill. See more from the party and Charles and Bridget Boustany's townhouse and garden designed by Andrea Houck. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik & Stacy Zarin Goldberg

A cork container holds hydrangeas, ‘Cool Water’ and ‘Super Green’ roses, ‘Green Trick’ dianthus, white stock, cymbidium orchids, and turnips at Cachepot in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Caitie Cunic

For a storybook London wedding, heather, moss, and hydrangeas were nestled upon the stone church steps. Design by Robbie Honey. Photo by Charlotte Bromley Davenport

A wreath made of dried purple hydrangeas, pyracantha, sumac, and beauty berries hangs on Ryan Gainey's cottage door. Photo by Sarah Dorio

Designers Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison of Pollen in Atlanta created this arrangement that is the epitome of southern summers. FLOWER LIST: ‘Nikko Blue’ hydrangeas, trumpet vines, and evergreen clematis foliage. Photo by Sarah Dorio

Pink hydrangeas, roses, and veronica fill a smattering of vases and engraved baby cups on Chesie Breen's Mother's Day table. Photo by Brooke Slezak
See more of Breen's celebration (and hydrangeas) in "Setting Tradition."

A viridescent bunch of hydrangeas, wildflowers and berries combine for a fresh cottage-style arrangement. FLOWER LIST: 'Emerald Classic' hydrangeas, Queen Anne's lace, pokeweed berries, buckeye pods, wild strawberry leaves. Designers Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison of Pollen in Atlanta. Photo by Sarah Dorio

For a 10-year-old's pool party, Michael Grim of The Bridgehampton Florist decorated the table with hydrangeas and dinosaurs and animal figurines, playing to the guests’ passions. Photo by Tria Giovan

In an excerpt from her book, Color Me Floral, Kiana Underwood of Tulipina Design shares her inspiration and step-by-step instructions for a gorgeous, old-world style arrangement of limelight hydrangeas, spray roses, and other summertime foraged stems. Photo by Nathan Underwood
See Kiana's step-by-step instructions for this arrangement.

Wendy White’s Birmingham garden serves as her own backyard resource for floral centerpieces like this arrangement of pink, purple, and blue hydrangeas with impatiens and a balloon flowers. Photo by Joseph de Sciose

Hydrangea arborescens, or smooth hydrangeas, grows best in morning sun and afternoon shade. P. Allen Smith loves that the large white flowers age to a limey-green and make a beautiful cut flower.
See Allen's favorite hydrangea varieties.

Antique copper watering cans overflow with bridesmaids bouquets of white roses and hydrangeas. Design by Ashley Bateman of Nola Flora. Photo by Marissa Lambert
See more wedding flower arrangements from the pages of Flower.

A symphony of blues, complete with batons, is set in a bower of palms and breezy white linen. FLOWER LIST: clematis, echeveria succulents, grape root vine, hydrangeas, pieris, yucca poles. Design by Christina Springfield of Nouveau Flowers. Photo by Paul Johnson Photography

Red hydrangea blossoms come as a surprise, but blend beautifully with ruddy leaves and russet seed pods in an autumnal arrangement. FLOWER LIST: 'Terracotta' hydrangeas, Chinese flame tree pods, copper beech leaves, and inland sea oats. Designers Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison of Pollen in Atlanta. Photo by Sarah Dorio

A beautiful basket of hydrangeas hangs on the garden gate, welcoming visitors to Charleston's William Elliott House (circa 1739). Photo by Julia Lynn
See more of Flower magazine's favorite Historic Charleston Gardens.

A large ceramic jar of French blue, white, and green hydrangea blossoms sits atop the cocktail table in a Janie Molster designed room. Photo by Kip Dawkins
See more of Janie Molster's spaces.

Designer Rebecca Louise Law dramatically raised 6,200 indigo hydrangeas over guests dining inside the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels. Photo by Violin Le Hardÿ & Arnaud Ostrowski.
Find more of London artist Rebecca Louise Law’s artful still lifes and fanciful, vertigo-inducing floral installations, in "Suspended in Air."

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Renny & Reed filled a white ceramic vase with deep blue hydrangeas for a photo shoot in Jupiter, Florida's Pineapples, Palms, Etc. design shop. Photo by Carmel Brantley
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