Dried flowers are back and they are the new flower trend of 2022. Where they used to shine on your grandmother’s kitchen table, they can now be found everywhere in flower shops. Maybe you used to think they looked dusty or old-fashioned but now you can’t ignore them, they’re back. The trendiest stylists are sure: these flowers are not dusty and old-fashioned, they are beautiful!
Where Does The Trend Come From?
Nowadays, an important term in popular speech is ‘sustainability’ and this just applies to dried flowers. These flowers are dried flowers that do not wilt and can be left standing for a very long time. This is much more sustainable than buying a bunch of fresh flowers from the market every week, which in many cases have flown in from other parts of the world, which causes a lot of air pollution. For the environmentally conscious citizens among us, dried flowers are the ideal solution. They are not only durable but also very nice in your interior. Because most dried flowers contain neutral shades, they can be used in almost any interior.
Where Do You Buy Dried Flowers?
Dried flowers are available in many flower shops, online shops but also interior design stores. Because dried flowers fit into many categories, they are also available in different places, which can be extremely useful. The price of the dried flowers differs a lot in what you are looking for. For example, plumes easily cost 3 to 4 euros each, but you can order a small bouquet with different dried flowers for 17 to 20 euros. So it completely depends on the size of the bouquet, dimensions of the flowers and how much you would like in a vase. In general, a bouquet of dried flowers is a lot more expensive than fresh flowers, because of course a processing process has preceded it. However, because the flowers last longer, it is cheaper in the long run than buying a new bunch of flowers every week / two weeks.
Do You Want To Make Your Own Dried Flowers?
Because dried flowers have a high price tag, it can be beneficial to make dried flowers yourself. This can be done in various ways:
The first method is to hang the flowers birthday to dry. You do this by removing the excess leaf so that the stem will not break there. Then you attach a string to the end of the handle so that you can hang it upside down. Then hang the flowers in a warm, dry and dark place so that the drying process is accelerated. This process takes 1 to 8 weeks until the flowers start to feel crunchy.
The second method is to use dry rice. You take a sealable container and fill the container to 5 centimeters with dry rice. You prick the cut flowers in this and sprinkle some more rice around it so that they are just covered. The rice absorbs the moisture that is in the flowers, making them dry faster. This process only takes a few days. There are also special gel balls that adsorb and absorb the moisture from the flowers. You can also find this silicone gel in diapers, or in those bags in shoes to prevent them from getting damp.
The third method is to dry the flowers in a convection oven. Set the oven to a very low temperature of no more than 40 degrees. After this you cut some chicken wire and stick the stems through it. The flowers can then be placed in the oven and left to sit for a few hours until they are well dried.
The fourth method is drying in a vase without water. This method is especially suitable for strong flower bouquets such as lavender, but also hydrangeas. It is important to cut off the still wet parts of the stem so that it does not rot. This process can take a while, but you don’t need to perform any special actions.
In theory it is also possible to freeze-dry flowers such as roses, but this is a process that requires a lot of knowledge and experience before it really works.