Let’s be honest, while we all love picking out fresh flowers and grasses for our loved ones and DIY decor projects, caring for them to make them long-lasting is not everyone’s cup of tea. In contrast to dried grasses and dried flowers for bouquets, which can last for about two to three years, you’d be lucky if your fresh bouquet hits the two-week mark.
Numerous intricate details go into caring for fresh floral arrangements. You’ll have to:
This long list of chores is just to keep them alive for about 7 to 10 days!
If you’ve visited the British Museum, you may have seen the oldest preserved flowers found in a Roman tomb in Egypt. What if we told you these flowers were found 2,000 years after they were preserved, faded but still intact?
That’s the power of well-preserved and dried flowers! These flowers offer:
Now that we’ve established why you should pick dried grasses and dried flowers for bouquets, it’s time to look at the best options.
First, let’s review the top picks for dried grasses for bouquets and decor.
While similar to pampas grass (discussed below), bunny tails are relatively shorter and easier to colour and use. They’re often used to soften the look of harsher-looking dried flowers but you can also use several of them separately.
Put them in a contrasting coloured vase and put it on your mantelpiece as decor.
Dried wheatgrass is not as fluffy as its counterparts but adds more structure to floral arrangements. They’re relatively smaller and bring an autumnal feel to floral arrangements due to their connection to the harvest festival.
To create a countryside look, you can use wheat to build a base and work around it. Furthermore, you can group them with similar earthy grasses and flowers to create a rustic look and place them in a terracotta vase.
Going for a ’70s look for your floral arrangement? The long fluffy stems of pampas grass add stunning texture and height and are great for boho-themed decor. Although you can dye pampas grass, its natural white and earthy tones look beautiful in clear apothecary-style vases.
You can place them near an unused fireplace or create a bouquet gift for your loved ones.
Originating from the herbaceous plant of the daisy family, thistles sport prickly leaves and stems and gorgeous magenta, blue, and deep lilac hues. A Scottish floral symbol, these bring a pop of colour and elegance to bouquets.
You can further bring out their beautiful colours by bunching them with pastel-coloured flowers and grasses, such as lavender, wheat, and bunny tails, and placing them in a white textured vase.
Poppy heads have been an integral part of bouquets for several decades, courtesy of their rounded shape, which brings a uniquely bold and strong shape to the arrangements. Their beautiful floral-shaped lids can be arranged into smaller bouquets for a dramatic effect.
You can also pick 15-20 poppy heads and arrange them into a medium-sized vase for an elegant yet majestic display. You can also use a narrow-necked bud vase and place a single poppy head inside it for a more delicate look.
Look for structure, base, and a pop of colour when picking flowers for bouquets.
Although popularly used in fresh bouquets and displays, delphiniums’ dainty flowers and long spears make them perfect for a dried floral arrangement. If you’re on the lookout for something unique but chic, these are a great find.
They’re often sold in natural-looking white, blue, and purple colours and last longer than their fresh counterparts. Place delphiniums in a stylish water jug to compliment their shape and colours and create a full-bodied bouquet.
If you’re looking into dried flowers for bouquets that add a lot of texture and dramatic effects to your arrangement, look no further than palm spears. Popularly used for boho chic looks, they are a showstopper in the floral world.
You’ll likely only need a couple of them to make a statement, so make sure you’re using them sparingly.
Lavender is quite popular for its scent, which creates a peaceful, calming environment and promotes better sleep and anxiety relief. As dried flowers, not only do they provide the same aromatherapy benefits but they also add liveliness to your floral arrangements with their unique pop of colour.
Like other darker shades of dried flowers, these should be used with lighter-coloured hues and earthy vases to make a statement.
Is your mind already exploding with numerous ideas to incorporate these dried grasses and dried flowers in your bouquets, floral arrangements, or home decor? Review our vast collection now!
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