Transform your dining experience with a stunning Limelight hydrangea table that captivates guests with its vibrant beauty. These exquisite flowers not only add a touch of elegance but also a pretty green color that appears only briefly each year.
The Beauty of a Gray and White Table
I love a gray-and-white table! However, incorporating a touch of green transforms the table into a vibrant display! In early summer, I love cutting Limelight hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata Limelight) when they’re just starting to bloom, showcasing plenty of green hues. They can instantly brighten up your table!
How I Put Together This Limelight Hydrangea Table
To create my table setting, I started with off-white dinner plates and contrasted them with black salad plates. I chose sleek black flatware and gray mini bakers to complete the look.
Next, I selected a table overlay throw featuring gray embroidery on an off-white background. I then placed black napkins under the dinner plates for an elegant touch and opted for two different green glasses to add variety.
To create a fresh centerpiece, I filled a white bowl with florist wet foam and arranged the freshly cut Limelight hydrangeas from my garden. Since Limelights have long, thick stems, I cut them relatively short to fit snugly in the bowl.
Mixing Dinnerware Collections for the Limelight Hydrangea Table
This eclectic table features a mix of plates from different sets to create a unique table setting. Black flatware accents the black plates and napkins, but silver would work just as well, too. You could use mini bakers to serve a hot dessert, the main dish, or fill them with fresh fruit.
The image below shows the table without the salad plates, which offers a more subtle design.
Preparing Limelight Hydrangeas
Limelight hydrangeas are stunning when they first bloom, showcasing their lovely green hues. However, as they continue to grow, they may become susceptible to pests like spiders, which you definitely want to avoid on your table. To keep your arrangements pest-free, soak the Limelight blooms in water for about 30 minutes before using them. Additionally, keep in mind that younger blossoms are less likely to attract insects.
Creative Flower Arrangements
For floral arrangements, consider using a mixing or serving bowl if you don’t have a vase that works. Also, if you don’t have wet foam, you can use waterproof florist tape to create a grid across the bowl, fill it with water, and insert flower stems. This tape usually comes in green, white, and clear.
The Changing Colors of Limelights
Limelights bloom a lovely lime color that fades to white over the summer. Then, in late summer — providing the summer was wet enough but not too moist — they will display lovely shades of green and pink. You can cut these late blooms, which have a texture much like paper, and keep them as dried flowers indefinitely. They make a lovely fall table with their subtle shades of faded green, pink, and sometimes magenta.
Glassware That Complements the Limelight Hydrangea Table
The glassware on this table adds a charming touch to the overall aesthetic while providing functional elegance. Featuring an aqua goblet and a green old-fashioned glass, the combination creates visual interest and complements the Limelight hydrangeas beautifully. Each glass not only serves its purpose but also enhances the table’s vibrant color palette.
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