Of course, you want to enjoy your dried flowers for as long as possible. We explain it to you!
Dry flowers are very popular these days. You see them everywhere and with good reason. Dry flowers have many advantages, one of which is that they can be kept for a long time. However, when buying dried flowers, it is useful to know how to keep them beautiful for a long time and how to store them. If you keep a few things in mind, you can enjoy your dried flowers for a long time. Read some useful tips here!
How long and where to store your dried flowers
Compared to fresh flowers, a dried flower bouquet lasts a very long time. Fresh flowers will cease to be beautiful after about 10 days while dried flowers can last for at least six months. There are differences in dried flowers that make some last longer than others. Wheat, branches and dried poppy, for instance, can last much longer than dried roses. Because of the long shelf life of dried flowers, they are also often used in shops and businesses.
Do you want something different after a few months or are some dried flowers no longer as they were? Then take out any dried flowers that are still pretty and save them for later. Store them in a box or wrap them in newspaper in a dark room at room temperature. Then, when you want to use them again, simply take them out of the box and put them back in a vase or put them loose in another bouquet for filling.
Keep dried flowers beautiful for a long time
Dry flowers require virtually no care. For instance, they don't need water or other nutrients. To keep dried flowers beautiful for longer, you should keep them out of the sun as much as possible and not put them too close to a heater or stove. Furthermore, it is not advisable to place dried flowers in a damp room such as a bathroom. The dried flowers cannot withstand this very well. It's best to put the dried flowers in a place with a lot of shade and at room temperature. Do you want to keep the dried flowers even longer? Then make sure not to touch them too much and only grab them by the stem. If you follow all these tips, you can be sure that the dried flowers will keep their beautiful colours for at least half a year.
Keeping dried flowers dust-free
Because the dried flowers are left standing for quite a while, you might end up with a layer of dust on them. If this bothers you, you can try blowing it off carefully or shaking it very gently. You can also keep the dried flowers dust-free by spraying them with hairspray beforehand. This ensures that the dust does not adhere to the dried flowers. Hairspray is also a good idea anyway. It also makes the branches break less easily and everything will stay in place better. Make sure you don't spray too much hairspray or too close, because it won't make the dried flowers prettier!
If you remember and follow all these tips carefully, you can store dried flowers for a long time. This way, you can enjoy the most beautiful colours for a long time and also save a lot of money by not buying fresh flowers that you have to replace every so often.
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