The artichoke belonged to the thistle family. If the buds are not harvested, large, thistle-like flowers form. These are suitable both fresh and dried as atmospheric decoration.
How do I make a dried flower from the artichoke?
You can dry the buds or flowers of the artichokewith or without a stem The plant parts should be air dried as gently as possible. To do this, you can fill the flowers or buds into an empty vase. The large inflorescences are also very impressive as a solitaire.
What should I consider when drying artichokes?
When drying the artichoke, you mustavoid direct sunlight Otherwise the flowers could fade due to the light. The plants must not get any moisture in between so that they do not get moldy. Do not place the plants too close together in a vase, otherwise the plants could stick together at the petals. Hairspray or clear varnish (€10.00 on Amazon) will help to preserve the flowers after they have dried
What can I do with the artichoke flowers?
Dried artichoke flowers with stems can be displayed decorativelyas a dried flower bouquet. Dried artichoke buds with dried thistles, yarrow or roses are suitable for a colorful bouquet. Artichoke flowers without stems can also be placed individually as decoration on a festive table. In combination with natural materials such as wood, pine cones or dried leaves, artichokes can be used to create beautiful arrangements.
Tip
Dried artichoke combined with fresh flowers
Dried flowers can quickly rot with water. Nevertheless, you can arrange an artichoke with fresh flowers. To do this, cut off the plant with a short stem. Then wrap a wire around the stem. This should be as long as the fresh flowers. Only fill the vase with water high enough to prevent the dried artichoke from getting wet.
