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How do I make a dried flower from the artichoke?
You can use the buds or flowers of the artichoke dry with or without a stem. The parts of the plant should be allowed to air dry as gently as possible. For this you can fill the flowers or buds in an empty vase. The large inflorescences are also very impressive as solitaires.
What should I consider when drying artichokes?
At the Drying the artichoke do you have to avoid direct sunlight. Otherwise the flowers could be blown by the light. The plants must not get any moisture in between, so that they do not go mouldy. Do not place the plants too close together in a vase, otherwise the plants could stick together at the petals. After drying, hairspray or clear coat will help to preserve the flowers
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What can I do with artichoke flowers?
You can use dried artichoke blossoms with a stem for decoration as a bouquet of dried flowers set up. Dried artichoke buds with dried thistles, yarrow or roses are ideal for a colorful bouquet. Artichoke flowers without stems can also be placed individually as a decoration on a festively set table. In combination with natural materials such as wood,
pinecone or dried leaves, artichokes can be used to arrange beautiful arrangements.Tip
Dried artichoke combined with fresh flowers
Dried flowers can rot quickly with water. Nevertheless, you can arrange an artichoke with fresh flowers. To do this, cut off the plant with a short stem. Then wrap a wire around the stem. This should be as long as the fresh flowers. Only fill the vase with water so that the dried artichoke does not get wet.
