Storing Dried Flowers

Storing Dried Flowers

Flowers should always be stored in a dry place. Keep them in darkness until they are ready to be used in arrangements, since light tends to fade them. It is an easy matter to store flowers that have been dried by the hanging method.

There is more of a problem with flowers dried by the Surrounding and Covering Method since summer humidity is inclined to cause their petals to droop and crumple.

A satisfactory way is to store them in a closet in which is hung a large bag of absorbent clay impregnated with calcium chloride. Take care that heads of the flowers do not touch while being stored. If no closet is available stand flowers in inch thick Styrofoam, cut to fit inside of a carton without a top. Cover carton over all with a large plastic bag, to be certain that no air will get into the box.

Steaming the Flowers

If, in spite of all precautions, some of the flowers become bent or twisted they may often be restored to their original shape by being held over steam from a tea kettle and quickly smoothed into place. They will again become dry, especially if this is done after the heat has been turned on in the fall.

Life of a Dried Flower

We have found that the length of time that a dried flower will last does not depend upon the method nor the medium used for dehydration, but upon the composition and texture of the flower itself.

 

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