Here are some of the many summer flowers suitable for drying and why they make lovely dried arrangements:
- Everlastings: This category includes classic choices like strawflowers (Helichrysum) and acrocliniums. They hold their vibrant colours beautifully when dried, often lasting for years. Their papery texture adds a unique touch to arrangements.
- Showy Blooms: Celosia (cockscomb) with its feathery or crested flower-heads in red, yellow, orange, and purple dries well and retains its bold colours and interesting shapes. Globe amaranth (Gomphrena) comes in vibrant pinks, purples, and reds, and its round, clover-like flower-heads dry to a rich, velvety texture.
- Fragrant Fillers: Lavender is a must-have for dried flower arrangements. Not only does it retain its beautiful purple colour, but its calming scent adds a delightful touch. Statice (Limonium) offers a wide range of colours and textures, from feathery plumes to flat, papery blooms. It dries well and maintains its colour, adding beautiful filler and texture to bouquets.
Why Dried Flowers are Great:
- Long-lasting beauty: Dried flowers can last for months or even years with proper care, offering a decorative element that endures.
- Low maintenance: Unlike fresh flowers, dried flowers require minimal care. No watering or misting is necessary!
- Versatility: Dried flowers can be used in various ways, from classic bouquets to wreaths, potpourri, and decorative accents in mixed-media arrangements.
- Sustainable choice: Using dried flowers reduces waste compared to fresh flowers with short lifespans.
- Year-round enjoyment: Capture the essence of summer with dried flowers, enjoying their beauty throughout the year.
