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What are popular dried flowers and how to get them?
The 3 most beautiful online shops for dried flowers
Misses Flower
In spring 2020 the time had come: Sabrina and Leon followed their passion and founded the online shop Misses Flower. On her clear website you will find dried flowers that are offered individually or in a bunch. pampas grass, Ruscus, Eucalyptus and many more are available in natural colors or variegated. In addition, there are personally assembled bouquets of dried flowers and wreaths, which are Boho style and based on the Scandinavian model Embody calm and serenity.
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Misses Flower also supplies hobby florists with DIY material such as bouillon effect wire and flower loops. The dried flower mix box SURPRISE is equally suitable for beginners and the curious who want to live out their creativity. To round off the ambience harmoniously, the interior department has vases in all sizes and shapes, candles and decorations. In love with pink? - Then it's worth taking a look at the theme worlds, which contain colour-coordinated dried flowers.
Lykke&You
The Scandinavian influence can also be felt at Lykke&You. "Lykke" means "happiness" in Danish. And we experience this happiness when we feel comfortable and secure. For Valeria, founder of Lykke&You, dried flower creations contribute to this attitude towards life. Whether individually, in a bouquet or as a wreath: the online shop offers just about everything for decorating, giving away and DIY. In addition to drying bouquets, tasteful decorative elements such as pillows and blankets are also on offer.
Under the category collection you can discover creative cards, wooden wreaths and accessories that are intended for Easter or Christmas, for example. It's worth stopping by regularly, because new collections are constantly being added. Special occasions such as Mother's Day or Valentine's Day are celebrated with special creations for a short time. Lykke&You also delivers elegant dried flower works for the most important day in life. Innocent hair wreaths and stylish pins for the groom give weddings a timeless charm, just like the individual bridal bouquet.
vase luck
Hauke and Silvi founded the online shop in Hamburg vase luck. While Silvi contributes her fine feeling for interior design and aesthetics, "flower boy" Hauke takes care of the numbers. Together with his mother, who is a master florist, they create bouquets of dried flowers under the sustainability aspect. Why throw away cut flowers after a few days when they last much longer if dried properly? At Vasenglück there are also paper and silk flowers that combine craftsmanship and artistic spirit in a blossom that looks deceptively real.
If you are looking for creative alternatives for vases, you will find unique flower stands made of spruce or oak with the Glücksboards, which have been created in valuable manual work. Vasenglück also has the largest variety of dried pampas grass the highest level of quality. Of course, decorative elements, bowls and candles – like the happy vases that give it their name – should not be missing from the range.
Dried flower decoration
bouquets of dried flowers
Dried flowers can be combined in all variations.
Give your best friends or yourself a bouquet of dried flowers! In a vase, the long-lasting creations slow down living and living. It makes little difference whether you decorate individual flowers aesthetically or prefer a bunch of different plants. The real cotton branches with its thick, fluffy heads, they take up a lot of space and simply decorate the windowsill.
Real cotton branch 3 stems with 10 heads each, dried cotton branch white cotton decoration for vases, bouquet of dried flowers, as wedding decoration or table decoration, dried flowers cotton
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Fresh flowers like peonies and chrysanthemums stand out in the purple sea of dried lavender blossoms.
The Bund dried lavender flowers by Rosemarie Schulz comes from Provence and has between 200 and 250 stalks. With their subtle violet color, they not only look gorgeous, they also give off light scents. Dried lavender pairs well with white flowers like ruscus or pepper berries. But also pastel Glixia and fresh ones chrysanthemums combine well with the purple fragrant herb.
ROSEMARIE SCHULZ Heidelberg Bunch of dried lavender 150-200 stems 40-45 cm long Lavender flowers from Provence Lavender bunch of dried flowers Boho decoration dried flower bouquet Harvest 2022
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Table decoration with dried flowers
Filigree dried flowers with a thin stalk and delicate blossom are easily lost in a large bouquet. They prefer to present themselves individually or in the interplay of similarly grown plants, for example on the table or on the shelf. Since dried flowers do not need water, almost any container is suitable for storing them. only the Vase for the pampas grass should go deep and have enough dead weight so that the flower fronds do not threaten to tip over.
If there is little space available, dried flowers can also be prepared on a small scale.
On the other hand, dried flowers work under the decorative glass bell timelessly conserved by MyGift. All parts of the plant can be arranged on a diameter of almost 18 centimeters and braided to a height of 25 centimeters with the help of wire. The dark wooden base provides a strong contrast for fine, light blooms. At the same time, the arrangement is protected from wind and dust.
Decorative glass bell showcase, transparent with wooden base / table decoration dome.
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Wreaths of dried flowers
Whether hanging on the door or on the wall, standing at an angle in the room or lying flat under the glass table: wreaths made of dried flowers are versatile. Autumn country atmosphere exudes the combination of sea lavender, Yellow Flax and Reed Reeds. Roses, eucalyptus and hydrangeas invite as a half wreath to romantic dreams.
Grasses such as pampas grass are particularly suitable for dried flower wreaths.
The online shops presented have an individual range of finished creations, but also provide helpful material for DIY enthusiasts. By the way: The fluffy pampas grass provides a voluminous basis for the homemade wreath. In our article about Pampas grass wreaths find one general 3-step instructions for wreath weaving. We also present our favorite wreaths and show how easy they are to make.
More decoration made of dried flowers
There are no limits to the imagination: dried flowers as a natural Easter egg decoration, in soap and as adornment for gifts.
If some flowers or stems fall off or are left over when crafting and serving, that's no problem. For example, they are suitable as ornament for gifts and gift baskets. Boring door signs or staid picture frames? – A dried flower will certainly fit in the gap. Some plants like lavender, jasmine or roses also retain their scent, so they are often used for soaps and herbal teas. Not to be forgotten is the use as an accessory for him and her at weddings: pins, hair combs and crowns.
The most beautiful dried flowers
Individual dried flowers
Theoretically, all parts of the plant can be dried. Because of their properties and unique appearance, for example Sugar bush, poppy and thistle particularly popular and can be found in almost every dried bouquet. We present the three popular types in a brief overview and give an outlook on other flowers that play a role in many arrangements.
Sugarbush (Protea), poppy pods and thistle are also available dried in many flower shops.
Sugar Bush (Protea): When dried, the sugar bush has white to pink flowers that sometimes grow very large. Those are particularly striking jagged bracts, surrounding the conical inflorescence. This shape is unique, which is why Protea is often placed alone in a vase as a minimalist decoration. The blossom also finds a graceful use in the bridal bouquet.
Poppy: At the Poppy mostly they will spherical capsules dried. They are among the basics in dried flower bouquets. Like the red poppy, the capsules add a light early summer breeze to floral arrangements. With a length of up to 60 centimetres, they also fit individually as a highlight in vases. And: poppy seed capsules retain their natural grey-brown color for several years.
Thistle: Count in the garden thistles often to undesirable weeds. Its purple to orange bright flowers are a real eye-catcher! Dried, they finally find their rightful place as an it-piece in dried bouquets. Because thistles show an astonishing level of detail: a wild, pointed structure, surrounded by lateral outer leaves. Some drying preserves the color, others make the thistle appear creamy white to beige.
Other special dried flowers:gypsophila (Gypsophilia) has filigree flowers of white, red, pink, and purple that are clustered in large clusters. At the eucalyptus the leaves are dried, which are used as a dried bush in a vase. velvet grass (Lagurus) looks like a fluffy bunny tail and is great for dyeing in bright colors. Glixia has delicate flowers that convey a spring-like freshness even when dried.
Dried flowers in a set
Dried flowers from Vasenglück
The DIY box "Happy Sunshine" consists of a summery mixture of four different dried flowers: flax, Achillea, Phalaris and Broom Bloom. In the colors yellow, autumn orange, beige and brown, they form their own little sun in the wreath. In a bouquet, they are reminiscent of golden October days. Here you get to the offer of the dried flower box from Vasenglück.
Dried flowers from Sense of Home
Light green ears of wheat, white rhodanthe and natural poppy pods includes the dried flower set from Sense of Home. With an average stem length of 40 centimetres, the timeless flowers and grasses can be tied into a bright bouquet. The bunch is best presented in a bulbous vase with a narrow opening so that the dried flowers really stand out.
Sense of Home DIY dried flowers Natural Hue - bouquet of dried flowers & grasses | Delivery size approx. 40 cm
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The most beautiful dried flowers for your own garden
One or the other hobby gardener already has a flower in his garden that is suitable for drying. If not, recommend Lavender, Gypsophila and Hare's Tail Grass as plants that are easy to cultivate and dry. There is hardly a greater joy than seeing your own flowers beautifully arranged in your home for years to come.
Lavender, gypsophila and hare's tail grass are also real eye-catchers in the garden - even for bees, who will be happy about the plentiful nectar.
Advanced and interested grow their favorites from seeds. The Kiepenkerl dried flower mix includes a colorful mix of chrysanthemums, gypsophila and many more. The seeds are sown outdoors from March to May and bloom from June to October. Alternatively, there is the cultivation of perennials. These can be used directly in the bed and usually last longer.
Dried Flower Mixture
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Lavender: The lively and fragrant lavender flowers from June and is about 60 to 100 centimeters high. He likes it sunny and warm, low in nutrients and rather dry. It also does well in large pots. Harvesting takes place just before full bloom on a dry day. The buds hang upside down in a bunch in the shade for about two weeks, where they dry at room temperature.
gypsophila: The giant gypsophila and the carpet gypsophila are recommended for the garden. The round perennial grows about a meter high and just as wide. The soil should be calcareous and permeable. Gypsophila prefers locations with lean, sandy substrate and lots of sun. It is harvested at midday when it is dry, with drying taking place upside down, similar to lavender.
Rabbit Tail Grass: The popular ornamental grass is very easy to care for. With an average height of 40 centimeters, it also remains quite small. The soil should only be low in lime and also have good permeability. To dry the rabbit tail grass, proceed as with the other plants: harvest on sunny days and leave to dry upside down in the shade for about two weeks.
Dry flowers yourself with silica gel
Drying with silica gel is suitable for roses and other flowers that you want to keep their color. Silica gel are small spheres that consist of harmless silica. In contrast to conventional drying, the highly dehydrating silica gel only needs three to seven days. In addition, the beads can be used repeatedly.
material
- fresh flowers
- Vessel about twice the size of the flower
- Lid
- silica gel
wisedry silica gel silica gel desiccant for flower drying flowers - 5 pounds, fine crystals, color indicator, reusable
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That's how it's done
- Cover the bottom of the jar with silica gel.
- Place flower heads in the container with some distance from each other.
- First fill the silica gel into the flowers and then cover all around with beads.
- Shake gently so that no voids remain.
- Wait three to seven days, then remove the flowers and carefully remove any attached seeds.
Purchase Criteria
Origin
Low-cost suppliers often resort to plants of dubious origin. If the online shop does not state where its dried flowers come from, then it can be assumed that the production sites are in Asia and Africa. Poor social conditions prevail there for the workers. The plants themselves are chemically dried, which significantly reduces their shelf life. And the import entails an avoidable CO2 load. That is why products from Germany are recommended, since here Passion and quality rewarded fairly become.
Reviews of online shops
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Shipment
Pay attention to one when shipping gentle delivery. Higher shipping costs are not uncommon, since despite the light weight, a lot of packaging is necessary so that the dried flowers do not break. For example, pampas grass is usually only shipped with an additional fee because the flowers are so long. In most online shops, the shipping costs are reimbursed from a certain order quantity.
FAQ
How are dried flowers made?
As a rule, fresh flowers are hung upside down individually or in a bunch and dried in the dark for a few weeks. To get colors, one can use silica gel. Chemical drying processes are not recommended in terms of environmental protection.
How are dried flowers cared for?
Dried flowers do not need water and like shade. Dust may settle after some time, which can be removed with a cool and gentle breeze from the hair dryer. Hairspray increases durability.
How long do dried flowers last?
Dried flowers last six months to a year. However, there are exceptions above and below. Roses decay faster, while poppy pods look beautiful after several decades.
Which dried flowers are suitable for which room?
Where less air circulates, more dust collects. Pampas grass is suitable, for example, for the open living room, for example in front of the window front. In the bathroom, on the other hand, it would quickly catch dust, whereas poppy and thistle are great alternatives.
Where can you buy dried flowers?
Dried flowers can be bought in many flower shops. However, the offer on the Internet is much more comprehensive.
Which flowers are suitable as dried flowers?
Theoretically everyone can drying flowers. The most popular dried flowers include: lavender, roses, gypsophila, hare's tail grass, sugar bush (protea), poppies, thistle, pampas grass, eucalyptus.
