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Looking to create a beautiful flower display that will last for a very long time? Here are the best dried flowers to buy, if you don’t have the time to dry them yourself <\/p>

By Daisy Bowie-Sell\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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While there are lots of easy ways of drying flowers<\/a>, from the traditional hanging method as explained by floral artist Bex Partridge<\/a>, or pressing flowers<\/a>, sometimes it\u2019s easier to get the experts to do it.<\/p>\n

If you want a long-lasting flower arrangement then looking to dried flowers could be the perfect option. Most dried flowers will last a very long time, if cared for properly and not left too close to direct sunlight (as their colour will fade). While these blooms mostly don\u2019t smell<\/a> (although they definitely can!), they can bring all the joy of a just grown rose<\/a> and, arguably, could be better for the environment: if you\u2019re only buying one bunch to last a while, then there\u2019s no need to rely on lots of cheaper, unethical bunches from dubious sources.<\/p>\n

There are certain flowers that are better for drying<\/a>, and we explain which those are here. But if you\u2019re looking for pre-dried flowers \u2013 for a wedding, perhaps, or just for a table top \u2013 then there are lots of options out there. We\u2019d always recommend buying from a reputable seller, who uses flowers from a sustainable source<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How long do dried flowers last?<\/h2>\n

Dried flowers, if properly dried and cared for, should last at least a year and could last up to three. A top tip to keeping your dried flowers happy is to place them away from sunlight \u2013 so their colour doesn\u2019t fade \u2013 and try to keep them away from water or anywhere humid. Dried flowers that have been preserved in glycerin or dyed can last for much longer, but we\u2019d recommend keeping things natural and avoiding these artificial ways of prolonging your dried flowers.<\/p>\n

Looking for vases to put your dried flowers into? Here\u2019s our pick of bud flower vases.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The best dried flowers to buy<\/h2>\n

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