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How to properly dry and store daisies?
To dry daisies, tie the flowers into a bouquet and hang it upside down in a dark, airy, and dry place. Alternatively, you can spray the daisies with hairspray or dry them in the microwave. Store dried daisies in dry rooms to prevent wilting.
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How do you dry daisies?
Marguerites are relatively well suited for drying and also look decorative. The flowers should be hung in a dark, airy and dry place to prevent them from wilting. Hairspray can also be used to dry the daisies, but this is not particularly environmentally friendly. Dried daisies should be stored in a dry place to prevent them from wilting.
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Are daisies suitable for drying?
Daisies are right good for drying and quite decorative, similar to lavender, violet or pansies. Find nice flowers to dry without pests out of.
Incidentally, the flowers of the meadow daisies are edible, they are usually used fresh, but can also be dried.
How do I properly dry daisies?
Traditionally, you dry daisies in an airy, dark and dry place. A drafty attic is ideal, for example. Tie the plants to a bouquet and hang it upside down (i.e. with the blossoms down). This will prevent the flowers from snapping off.
In summer you can also dry your daisies outside. However, the flowers should not hang in the blazing sun, but in a shady, airy place.
Is hairspray suitable for drying daisies?
Occasionally it is recommended to dry plants with the help of hairspray. The actually works, but is not particularly environmentally friendly. In order for your daisies to last longer, they must be completely surrounded by the hairspray on all sides. That's how they get dried plants also a nice shine. If you don't like the smell or want to protect the environment, you should avoid this method.
How do I dry my daisies particularly quickly?
If you have little patience, you can dry your daisies within a few minutes in the microwave. With the help of ceramic tiles, the flowers can even be pressed straight away and are almost immediately "ready" for crafting and decorating.
Did you know that daisies have a meaning in the language of flowers? They stand for naturalness, confidence and genuine happiness. Maybe that stimulates your imagination when crafting and decorating.
How do I store dried daisies correctly?
dried flowers hold themselves in dry rooms practically endless. They do not tolerate high humidity well. Too much exercise can cause your daisies to lose individual petals.
If you do not want a bouquet in the living area for a while (perhaps over the Advent and Christmas season), then carefully wrap the bouquet in dry paper. This will protect it from dust and moisture.
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Drying bouquets
Maybe you have a colorful summer bouquet that you would like to keep for a long time. Drying it would certainly be an option. Keep in mind that different plants have different drying times. For mixed bouquets, always aim for the flowers with the longest drying time and start before the first flowers in the bouquet wither.
