Summer is short and summer flowers, like daisies, usually don't last very long. What could be better than drying them? You can read how it works and what you can do with the dried flowers here.
How can you properly dry and store daisies?
To dry daisies, tie the flowers into a bouquet and hang it upside down in a dark, airy and dry place. Alternatively, you can spray the daisies with hairspray or dry them in the microwave. Store dried daisies in dry rooms to prevent wilting.
Daisies are relatively suitable for drying and also look decorative. The flowers should be hung in a dark, airy and dry place to prevent them from wilting. Hairspray can also be used to dry the daisies, although this is not particularly environmentally friendly. Dried daisies should be stored in dry rooms so that they do not wilt.
Are daisies suitable for drying?
Daisies are quitegood for dryingand quite decorative, similar to lavender, violets or pansies. Choose beautiful flowers without pests to dry. The flowers of the meadow daisies are edible, they are usually used fresh, but can also be dried.
How do I dry daisies correctly?
Traditionally, you dry daisies in an airy, dark and dry place. For example, a drafty attic is ideal. Tie the plants into a bouquet and hang it upside down (i.e. with the flowers facing down). This will prevent the flowers from breaking off. In summer you can also dry your daisies outside. However, the flowers should not hang in the blazing sun, but in a shady, airy place.
Is hairspray suitable for drying daisies?
Occasionally it is recommended to dry plants using hairspray. Theactually works, but it's not particularly environmentally friendly. In order for your daisies to last for a long time, they must be completely surrounded by hairspray on all sides. This also gives the dried plants a beautiful shine. However, if you don't like the smell or want to protect the environment, you should avoid this method.
How do I dry my daisies particularly quickly?
If you have little patience, you can dry your daisies within a few minutesin the microwaveWith the help of ceramic tiles, the flowers can even be pressed straight away and are “ready” almost immediately Crafting and decorating. Did you know that daisies have a meaning in the language of flowers? They stand for naturalness, confidence and unadulterated happiness. Maybe this will stimulate your imagination when crafting and decorating.
How do I store dried daisies correctly?
Dried flowers lastin dry roomspractically endlessly. They do not tolerate high humidity well. Too much movement can cause your daisies to lose individual petals. If you don't want to have a bouquet in your living area for a while (perhaps over Advent and Christmas), then carefully wrap the bouquet in dry paper. This is how you protect it from dust and moisture.
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Drying bouquets
Perhaps you have a colorful summer bouquet that you would like to keep for a long time. Drying it would definitely be an option. Keep in mind that different plants have different drying times. For mixed bouquets, always choose the flowers with the longest drying time and start with them before the first flowers in the bouquet wilt.
