What Are Dried Everlasting Flowers?

 

Everlasting flowers are a fascinating variety of flowers that you can grow or buy. The beauty of dried everlasting flowers lasts longer than fresh cut flowers that fade and die. Even as seasons pass beyond their blooming, these flowers preserve their beauty. Dried everlasting flowers are beautiful on their own, but flower arrangements made from dried everlasting flowers are even more stunning.

Sea Holly, Baby’s breath, Lantern Plant, Blue star, and Flamingo feather are all everlasting flowers that can be dried by florists or yourself to preserve their beauty.

 

Harvesting and Drying

Everlasting flowers are easier to dry and preserve than regular flowers. It is best to cut everlastings after the morning dew has dried. Removing foliage, such as unwanted leaves, can reduce the growth of bacteria that may affect the flower. After harvesting the flowers, they are bundled loosely and tied with a rubber band. The bundles must be loose enough for air to circulate through the stems of these flowers. The everlastings are then hanged upside down in a dry place, away from direct heat or sunlight. For crafts, you can use glycerine to keep their shine intact for longer.

 

Arrangements

Florists can create flower arrangements from dried and preserved flowers. These arrangements can be of different color schemes and styles. You can put them in pots or vases, and their elegant beauty will be a sight to see in any setting. Though their beauty lasts longer than most flowers, they have to be cared for. Keeping them away from heat or sunlight can prolong the life of these dried everlasting flowers.

 

Care

Although they are called everlasting dried flowers, they do not live forever. They are fragile and need to be handled with care. A bit of love and attention can increase the longevity of these dried flowers. These flowers can retain their colors and tones for many years, and as that softens and fades, it adds to their beauty. However, they can also perish very quickly in the wrong environment.

 

Sunlight

These flowers die slowly as they go through their normal life cycle, but a bad environment accelerates that process. If your house receives an excessive amount of sunlight, keep your everlasting flowers away from direct sunlight. Placing the flower vases in a corner or a shaded area is critical so their colour can last longer.

 

Heat

Extended periods of high heat can disintegrate your flowers. High heat can make them crumble in your hands, but extended exposure to heat can slowly affect the quality. It’s best if you store your flowers in a place with average room temperature. However, don’t refrigerate them!

 

Moisture

Refrigeration is out of the question. Do not keep your dried flowers in the refrigerator as they can become damp. Dry places are ideal locations for dried everlasting flowers. Sustainable floristry is the need for the changing world. Dried everlasting flowers are just as beautiful if not more than fresh blooms.