How to Care for Dried Flowers

Dried flowers bring timeless beauty to any space, and they are bang on trend right now. Whether you've received a stunning bouquet or created your own, a few simple care tips can help preserve their charm for months (or even years). Here's how to keep your dried blooms dust-free, vibrant, and display-ready.

About Dried Flowers

Learning more about the flowers themselves is essential to understand how to care for your beautiful preserved flowers properly. Dried flowers are real flowers carefully preserved in their most stunning form. This ensures they last longer than fresh flowers while maintaining the same elegance. The gentle preservation process we use here at *DRIED FLOWERS* involves using natural glycerin, drying agents, and dyes to retain the colour and a soft feel.

Flowers that are dried naturally may become brittle and fade over time. Using methods like glycerin preservation and drying solution, our preserved flower arrangements are perfect for reusable home decoration, timeless wedding arrangements, and even DIY projects!  With the proper care, your preserved flowers can brighten your space for months, even years.

Our Top Tips: How to Care for Dried Flowers

You have received your beautiful dried flower bouquet, but how do you care for it now? Using our years of floristry knowledge, we have detailed the top tips for looking after and preserving your dried flowers. 

Keep Out of Direct Sunlight

Our first top tip when looking after dried bouquets is to keep them away from direct sunlight and heat. Dried flowers naturally fade over time, and sunlight will cause this process to become premature. Therefore, to avoid compromising the longevity and appearance of your dried flowers, we advise keeping them in a place where they will not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.

Strictly No Water

While it is a force of habit to water flowers, it is important not to water your dried flowers. This is another appeal to preserved bouquets: their low maintenance. If dried flowers are watered, their stems may become mouldy and weak, so keeping them dry at all times is essential. This also refers to any humidity or moisture, which can further contribute to rehydration and damage to your flowers.

Dust with Caution

If you wish to clean any accumulated dust on your preserved floral arrangements, do so cautiously to avoid damage. We recommend dusting your flowers from a distance with a very soft brush or a can of compressed air.

Keep Out of Reach of Children and Pets

To ensure your beloved preserved flower arrangements remain in top shape, our experts also recommend keeping flowers out of the reach of pets and children. To avoid knocks, getting caught in furry coats, or accidentally being damaged by little hands, we recommend keeping your bouquets in a safe space away from reach.

Handle Gently

Last but certainly not least, handling your beautiful dried flowers with care is essential—from the moment you receive them through the post, when you arrange them, and for the months after. Therefore, we recommend minimising handling and rearranging the flowers, so pick an arrangement you are happy with. This will prevent breakage and damage. By following these top tips, your dried flowers are sure to have excellent longevity.

How to Protect Dried Flowers from Humidity and Water

Humidity is one of the biggest threats to dried flowers, as it can cause them to wilt or even develop mould. Store your preserved flowers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and damp areas like bathrooms or kitchens to keep your preserved flowers looking beautiful for longer. We recommend using a dehumidifier to protect flowers from water and help control moisture levels.

Silica gel packets placed nearby can also absorb excess humidity. Additionally, avoid handling your dried arrangements too often, as oils from your hands can transfer moisture. A simple tip is to allow excellent airflow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Do I Care for My Preserved Flowers?

There are several simple steps you can use to care for your dried flowers, including:

• No water/ humidity
• Keep out of direct sunlight
• Handle with care
• Dust carefully

How Long Do Dried Flowers Last?

If well cared for, preserved flowers can last from months to years, averaging 2-3 years. However, follow our proper care and maintenance tips above to get the most out of your dried flower arrangements.

Where Can I Buy Dried Flowers?

Check out our bouquets here if you want high-quality, expertly sourced dried flowers.

Do Dried Flowers Need to be Watered?

No. Dried flowers can be damaged by water and humidity, so we recommend storing them in a cool, dry place.