Flowers are gorgeous, pretty, and all the synonyms that go along, but it makes me sad when they start to dry up, especially during winters. In winters, the drying up process speeds up and like your skin, tends to lose moisture in this season. The same is the case with flowers.
Fresh flowers in home decor, or wrapped in a flower bouquet, is surely a beautiful sight to look at, that is why even after so many years, people still send flowers and other parts of India to their loved ones. Why do you think the flower business is growing day by day? We usually admire flowers, but till the time they are fresh and lively, right? As time passes, they start losing moisture, which makes them lose their beauty and replacing them every week can be cost consuming. That is why flower lovers keep looking for alternates, and one smart alternative is to opt for dry flowers. No, I’m not asking you to buy dry flowers, it’s about fresh flowers that dry up. You must be thinking that blooms lose their beauty when they dry, and it is a well-known fact, but what if I tell you that not all flowers dry up the same. Yes, some flowers age beautifully.
Well, Dried flowers have their own charms, they give a classic look to the decor. So, this dry season, why not beautify your home decor with dry flowers. Here is a list of flowers that will not disappoint you even after drying, I mean, have a beautiful dried version.
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Yarrow
Starting the list with a plant that not only produces beautiful flowers, but it has medicinal properties too. Leaving aside the medicinal properties of this plant, we are going to talk about the flowers because the flowers of yarrow age really beautifully. What makes this flower to dry so beautifully is its sturdy stems. Also, the petals of the flower don’t change their color after drying. The perfect time and method to dry this flower are just before the flower is about to turn brown when the bloom is still open. Just then gather them and hang the bunch in a dark, dry but ventilated place. Your bunch will be ready in about two weeks.
Guardian Lavender
Guardian lavender is a summer-flowering plant, so that makes it an ideal dried flower for colder months. Sure, lavenders are pretty when they are fresh, but the flower retains its beauty and scent even after they are dried. For that, cut guardian lavender just when they are about to open completely and clean off its leaves. Gather them to tie and hang upside down in a dry place. Make sure to keep them away from sunlight. But don’t bar them from the air as well. The ventilation should be proper. Also, keep a check on the moisture level; it should not be high. If so, use a dehumidifier to reduce the risk of mold. Your flower stems will be ready within a few weeks.
Eucalyptus
I know eucalyptus is not exactly a flower, but it is a perfect option to add foliage to any flower arrangement. You don’t even need to take it out of the pot to dry it because it’s very simple to dry eucalyptus. All you need is good air ventilation. Also, you can add this greenery for its amazing scent. If you don’t find these flowers at the local florist, feel free to go for online flower delivery.
French Lavender
Next on the list is the species of lavender only. Lavenders maintain their tint as well as their scent even after drying, so that makes them one of the must-have dried flowers throughout the year. To prepare dried french lavender flowers, the method is almost the same as the above, wait to harvest them until they are open fully. Cut the flower from the low stem, and gather together and tie then hang up in a dark and dry place, but make sure the place has good ventilation and wait for 10 days. Plus, you get one more benefit of this flower, it can be infused in oils and candles.
This is the list of flowers (plants too) that you can keep even after their life and beyond.