Dried Flower Bouquets To Bring Spring Into Your Home

Spring has finally sprung and our Instagram feeds are filled with mood-boosting bouquets. But while fresh flowers are a dreamy edition to any room, they can also quickly become an expensive habit, which is why the (re-)emergence of dried flowers is a welcome trend. Not only do they add a little something-something to any space you’re in, they are low maintenance, work in rooms with little natural light and are environmentally friendly.

Unlike fresh flowers, dried flowers do not need to be transported quickly by air in temperature-controlled conditions and with care they can last for years. And unlike faux flowers, they’re natural and biodegradable, which is great for your carbon footprint. They may cost a bit more upfront but it’s worth seeing beautifully dried flowers as an investment – they’ll last for at least a year if you’re gentle with them and you’ll avoid that deflated feeling of watching a bunch die on your kitchen table, knowing you have no way to justify buying more before payday.

If you’re feeling really adventurous you can always dry your own. Florist Catherine Foxwell says that flowers like gypsophila, thistles, hydrangea, lavender and statice are all great for drying as “they keep their shape and are easily accessible”. To dry them successfully, she advises: “Strip the lower foliage, secure in a bundle of 5-8 stems and tie with a rubber band or string. Hang the bundle upside down from a hook or coat hanger in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area out of sunlight.”

In two to three weeks (less if the weather’s hot) the flowers will be completely dry and ready to be displayed around your home.

If you don’t feel like a bit of floral DIY, there are plenty of independent florists and boutiques which have done the drying for you. Ahead we’ve picked our favourites (as inspired by Instagram) to suit a world of interior styles and palettes.

Sunshine brights

Dried flowers does not have to mean muted by any means. Boutiques like The Happy Blossoms and Mud Urban have some beautiful (and bold) dyed bouquets that will stand out in more muted interiors. If you’re less partial to the dyed effect there are brighter natural options to be found, too.

**Happy Blossoms** Sherbert Macaroon Blossom Bunch, $, available at Happy Blossoms

Warm tones

These dried blooms have the most natural effect – they add a pop of colour but the warmer hues will suit a more pared back space.

**DeKoala** Bouquet of Dried Flowers Red, $, available at Trouva

**Mud Urban Flowers** Canyon Dried Bouquet, $, available at Mud Urban Flowers

**SaSLittleVillage** Dried Flowers Bouquet, Natural Flowers, 40-45cm, $, available at Etsy

Single stems

Single stems make a beautiful statement. Whether you use them as building blocks for your own home arrangement or display them alone in a decorative vase, they always add a pop of interest. This is where you can find really interesting and more unusual stems, too.

**Little Deer** Natural Dried Lunaria Honesty Bunch, $, available at Little Deer

**Shida Preserved Flowers** Dried King Protea Stem, $, available at Shida Preserved Flowers

**Etsy** Craspedia / Billy Button Stems, $, available at Botanics UK

**Lytton Rose Botanical** Dried Letterbox Flowers, White and Neutrals, $, available at Etsy

**Etsy** 10 Stems of Fresh Pussy Willow / Catkins 60cm Length, $, available at Etsy

Natural hues

Perhaps the most obviously ‘dried flowers’, these bouquets don’t lose anything in their relatively muted colour. Texture and volume are key factors here and can be the finishing touch to any display.