AT A GLANCE
How do I dry asters?
It is best to cut off the asters long-stemmed and tie them into a bouquet. This is best dried in a dark place so that the colors are preserved.
Which asters are suitable for drying?
Generally you can all aster species use for a dry bouquet. The diverse summer asters are particularly suitable. With half or fully double flowers in many summery colors, they also add color to the apartment and house as a dried bouquet. In addition, this time is particularly suitable for drying the plants.
What do I have to consider when drying the asters?
It is best to cut the asters when they are in full bloom. There shouldn't be any dry petals yet. Because asters keep in the vase up to 14 days, you can also dry a bouquet after a week. To do this, you should hang up the bouquets. It is best if the plants are then sprayed with hairspray. This will give you the luminosity of the flowers.
Tip
Combine dried asters
Natural materials fit best in a dried bouquet with asters. Harmonious combinations arise with grain and other grasses as well as with thistles and hops.
