We particularly enjoy chrysanthemums in the garden or on the balcony in late summer and autumn. With the pretty, colored basket flowers and their long flowering period, they bring a lot of color to the bed. We will explain to you whether chrysanthemums are also suitable as a dry bouquet.
Can you dry chrysanthemums?
You can dry chrysanthemums very well. This means you can keep a beautiful autumn bouquet over the winter. To prevent chrysanthemums from becoming moldy, they must be dried quickly.
What is the best way to dry chrysanthemums?
Chrysanthemums have thick stems and are therefore preferably dried in the oven. This will prevent the flowers from becoming moldy while drying. To do this, tie beautiful bouquets and hang them upside down in the oven. At 38 °C, the chrysanthemums will dry after 3 – 4 hours.
Can I dry chrysanthemums in the microwave?
You can also dry the plants in the microwave. To do this you will need a few sachets of silica gel, which will absorb the moisture from the fresh flowers. Place the chrysanthemums on the spread gel in the microwave. After about 5 minutes on low heat, the chrysanthemums will be dry.
How do chrysanthemums retain their color when dry?
You can get the colors of your chrysanthemums by spraying them with hairspray. In addition, quick drying has a positive effect on the colors. That's why you should prefer drying chrysanthemums in the oven or microwave. Sun rays also bleach the flowers. Choose a shady place for drying and as a later location for the dried bouquet.
Tip
Dried chrysanthemums have lost color
At some point dried chrysanthemums lose their color. Then you don't need to throw the bouquet away. Sprayed with some chalk paint, you get a perfect bouquet with a vintage look.
