Had a total flower fail at a wedding in Asheville last weekend

I was setting up the centerpieces and realized the hydrangeas I ordered from my usual supplier were totally wilted, like they'd been left in a hot truck. I had about 2 hours before the ceremony. I cut the stems again and dunked the whole heads in a bucket of cool water for 15 minutes, and they actually perked up enough to use. Has anyone else had to do a quick rescue on a specific flower like that?

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oliver21mo ago

Can't say I've ever dunked a whole flower head in a bucket.

violatorres1mo ago

I mean it worked for my hydrangeas last summer.

thea_mitchell201mo ago

My friend's mom did that with roses once.