Do you know what a drying bouquet is? We explain it to you here.
Haven't you heard yet? That drying bouquets are the trend of the moment! These drying bouquets are all the rage and we can understand why. In case you have no idea what we are talking about? Don't panic, we, as the dried flower webshop, will explain in this blog what a dried bouquet is, how a dried bouquet is created, how to care for dried flowers and how long you can store dried flowers.
Dry bouquet with colourful flowers
A dried bouquet consists of dried flowers. Probably this still doesn't tell you much now. Dry flowers are simply flowers that have been dried and preserved in a certain way. Using dried flowers is a beautiful and unique way to decorate your home. Dry bouquets are very durable and get a second chance, so to speak, by continuing to bloom dried. This is also one of the reasons why dried flowers are so popular. There are many different types of dried flowers, however, not all flowers are suitable to become dried flowers.
How do dried flowers come about?
Before you start drying flowers, it is important to know which flowers are suitable for drying. Some flowers contain too much moisture and have a rather soft stem, making them difficult to dry. Flowers that are not suitable for drying include tulips, daffodils and amaryllis. Flowers that have a more woody stem are more suitable for drying, think roses, sunflowers, cornflowers, chrysanthemums and gypsophila. In addition, grasses are also suitable, these are also very nice in combination with the flowers. Next, you can choose different methods to dry the flowers, namely:
- Hang the flowers upside down to dry (this is the best and easiest method).
- Place in a sealed container with silica gel or rice.
- Dry in the hot-air oven at up to 40 degrees.
- Place in a vase without water.
Would you like to frame the flowers? Then you can press them into a thick book.
How do you care for dried flowers?
Have you finally bought a bunch of dried flowers, you don't know how to take care of them. Perhaps most important of all, do not water the dried flowers! In addition, it is best to put the flowers in the shade. Sunlight can cause the flowers to fall out and discolour earlier. Put the flowers in a dry room, not in the bathroom! The flowers don't like moisture at all.
Also be very careful with the flowers, as dried flowers are more fragile than fresh flowers. Do not grip the flowers at the top, as you risk breaking the dried flower. If you want to rearrange the flowers, always work from the stems.
Want your dried flowers to last even longer? Then spray a little hairspray on the flowers, this way they keep their shape better and are less breakable. Every now and then, also carefully remove the dust you see on the flowers. Removing the dust will keep the flowers from becoming dull. Want more tips on how to store dried flowers the longest? Then read our blog 'how long do dried flowers keep'.
What is the shelf life of dried flowers?
If you handle your dried flowers neatly, you can easily have dried flowers for a year. Stored flowers, branches and leaves usually stay good for one to three years. It is therefore quite possible that you will have a bouquet that has partially finished flowering. The flowers that are still good can then be used in another bouquet. Of course, fresh flowers will never be able to do this; they usually stay good for 1 to 2 weeks. That's why dried flowers are seen as sustainable, besides being nice for your wallet. Despite being used as far back as the 1970s, dried flowers are now totally popular again. After reading this blog, you can probably imagine why.
Do you already have a bouquet of dried flowers in your home? Would you like to buy a dried bouquet for your home? Then take a look in our webshop and surprise yourself.