What are preserved flowers and how are they cared for?

Preserved flowers are useful for making arrangements

Image – Flickr / Tokyo Cervantes Institute

If you are one of those who enjoys decorating the home with natural flowers, you will surely love preserved flowers. With them, you can make bouquets to put on the table, or arrangements like the one you can see in the image above.

In addition, as the drying method is different, they remain intact for much longer, and without the need to keep them in a vase with water!

What are preserved flowers?

Preserved flowers are those that, after having been subjected to a drying process, maintain their natural appearance. This includes shape, color, and what is more interesting: the scent.

For a long time it was thought that when dried they lost their smell, but no, this only happens to those flowers that are dried in the traditional way; that is, putting them between papers for example.

How long do preserved flowers last?

During the drying process, they lose moisture and therefore become dehydrated. But this does not mean that they are short lived. In fact, they can remain practically as the first day for at least two years.

Of course, it is very important to keep them away from direct light, both from the sun and the rays that pass through the windows, otherwise they will lose shape and color before their time.

How to care for a preserved flower?

To take care of these flowers it is necessary to take into account some things so that we can enjoy them during those two years that can last:

  • The first and most important is that do not have to be exposed to sunlight. As we have already discussed, this can spoil them.
  • In addition, they do not have to be moistened. This means that they should not be put in a container of water or sprayed / sprayed with anything.
  • They have to be cleaned carefullyfor example with a dry brush. More than anything you have to dust them.
  • And although it is obvious, they do not have to be crushed.

Ideas to design with preserved flowers

How to design with these flowers? If you need ideas, here are some:

Preserved flowers last two years

Image – Flickr / Tokyo Cervantes Institute

Preserved flowers look great with dried ones

Image – Wikimedia / Flor4U | Wolfgang Roth | Blumenwerkstatt Roth

You can make beautiful arrangements with preserved flowers

Image – Flickr / Tokyo Cervantes Institute

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