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There are two key ways to dry flowers: you can place them in tray of silica gel and zap in the microwave, or the simplest way is to hang flowers, grasses and seed-heads high and let nature do the work.
Rosebie Morton, flower farmer and founder of The Real Flower Company, says one of the great things about dried flowers is that you can forage or grow your own: 'There are so many easy to grow flowers which can be dried, such as xerochrysum bracteatum (strawflowers), anaphalis (small white flowers known as 'pearly everlasting'), nigella (love in the mist) and umpteen grasses, so you can have the added satisfaction of a homegrown dried flower arrangement.'
Roses, delphiniums, hydrangea, pansies and lavender all dry really well, adds Olivia Harvey, director of range and merchandising at Bloom & Wild.
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How to dry flowers: step-by-step
Here, Olivia shares her step-by-step advice on how to dry flowers:
1. Choose flowers which have only just bloomed, ideally opening that morning. If using a bouquet of already-cut flowers, remove them from the water just as they are starting to look their best.
2. Remove excess foliage under the flower head and trim the stems.
3. Split the flowers into small bunches of 6-7 stems. If you're drying larger flowers such as roses or hydrangeas, dry them individually.
4. Tie each bunch with an elastic band, twine or string and hang them upside down. You could use a coat hanger or another hook to secure in place.
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5. Place in a dry, dark room away from direct sunlight to help preserve the colours. An under-stairs or airing cupboard is ideal. Avoid extremes of temperature as this will encourage petals to drop.
6. Leave the flowers for two to three weeks until they are completely dry. They're ready when they feel light and brittle to touch.
7. When you're ready to arrange them, give them a quick spritz of hairspray – this gives protection and a nice shine to the blooms.
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