Bouquets of Dried Flowers

Arrangements made from dried and preserved plants are not created to imitate living plants; this is a fully independent direction with its own followers. From dried plants you can create intricate bouquets distinguished by originality and elegance. There is an entire branch of floristry dedicated to developing and composing such arrangements. Almost any flower shop offers these kinds of bouquets to customers. The main purpose of compositions made from dried flowers is interior decoration, whereas fresh flowers are mainly used to express feelings and tokens of attention. Such arrangements can be found in many restaurants, hotels, and other establishments.

This direction in floristry traces its roots to the ancient Japanese art of ikebana. It is not surprising that the main elements were borrowed. For example, bleached branches called karemano are often used in contemporary composition art. Ikebana also contributed traditional elements such as tree slices and driftwood. In general, professionals believe that any plants and their derivatives — for example, fabric or paper — can be used when composing arrangements.

The great popularity of this branch of floristry is evidenced by the fact that a whole industry in the Netherlands is dedicated to producing and distributing dried and preserved plants. As a result, florists have plenty of materials to realize their ideas. Therefore, when ordering flowers, invite a specialist to your home: based on the overall concept of your interior, they will be able to create a composition that best matches your home's design.

Many people think that arrangements of dried flowers look pale and lifeless, but this is not the case. Many preserved plants are practically indistinguishable from living ones. At the same time, such compositions are very durable and require little special care. To increase resistance to external influences, the plants are treated with special compounds.

Dried plants are often combined with fresh flowers, which allows the creation of beautiful compositions. This combination looks especially attractive on wall panels. It should be noted that they require careful handling during transportation; a flower delivery service can deliver the arrangement to the address, which helps ensure the bouquet's preservation.