Asters, with their splendid flowers, are ideal as cut flowers. The flowers stay fresh in the vase for up to 14 days. However, if you want to enjoy your asters indoors for longer, you can simply dry them.
How do I dry asters?
It is best to cut off the asters with long stems and tie them into a bouquet. It is best to dry this in a dark place so that the colors are preserved.
Which asters are suitable for drying?
In general, you can useall types of asters for a dry bouquet. The diverse summer asters are particularly suitable. With half or completely double flowers in many summery colors, these can also be used as a dry bouquet to add color to your home and apartment. This time is also particularly suitable for drying the plants.
What do I have to take into account when drying the asters?
It is best to cut the asters when they are in full bloom. There should be no dry petals yet. Since asters last up to 14 days in a vase, you can also dry a bouquet of flowers after a week. To do this, you should hang the bouquets. It is ideal if the plants are then sprayed with hairspray. This will preserve the luminosity of the flowers.
Tip
Combine dried asters
Natural materials work best in a dry bouquet with asters. Harmonious combinations are created with grains and other grasses as well as with thistles and hops.
