You may not know this, but the popularity of both dried and preserved flowers is increasing, and when you consider all the benefits these arrangements can provide you with, their popularity seems quite logical. However, what is the difference between the two options? Well, although both are beautiful, there are some variations between the two options. Here’s what you should know about them:
The Process of Drying Flowers
The very first thing that you should know about these bouquets is that they’ll require a traditional process of drying, one that has been used for a really long time. It’s also one of the simplest ways to retain fresh bulbs for a prolonged period and to achieve this effect, people need to allow them to naturally dry. In most cases, these are left hanging upside down in order for them to retain the desired form.
Once it has been completely drained from moisture, the next step is to go through a setting and coloring process. Why is this necessary? Well, it’ll allow the flowers to gain their initial appearance. Now, you should know, this doesn’t have to be done at all costs, and most flowers will be beautiful when dried, hence, if you’re planning on drying arrangements at your home, don’t worry, you won’t need to color them later on.
The Process of Preserving Flowers
On the other hand, preserved flowers require a more sophisticated method of drying, one that’ll provide you with different results. When you preserve flowers, they’ll still have that natural and soft appearance – something that might make you think that they’re freshly cut arrangements. Additionally, they’ll last for a longer time when compared to dried flowers.
To save them, the bulbs have to be cut when they’re the most colorful and beautiful.
To achieve the desired results, they aren’t dried instead, the bouquets go through a rehydration process that’ll require the application of glycerin. The substance will substitute the liquid in the herbs, thus, it won’t actually get dry, the leaves won’t fall or crack and they won’t be wrinkled. When the process is completed, the buds will be natural, just like fresh ones are. With a bit of maintenance, these arrangements can last for a really long time.
Can They Be Combined?
Yes! You can, for example, mix fresh flowers with dehydrated or preserved ones. By doing so, you’ll create unique and special bouquets that you could then, for example, choose to gift to one of your friends or family members. There are endless designs that you could opt for and they won’t only look mesmerizing when combined, they’ll last longer, which means that they are, in fact, more affordable than purchasing fresh bouquets.
Conclusion
As you can see, there is a difference between preserved and dried flowers, and it all comes down to the method of preservation. Depending on what you want to achieve, both of these options can allow you to keep flower arrangements that are important for you or you could choose to sell the arrangements you make. Since you now know what you can do, you might want to try one or both of the options we mentioned since both will allow you to keep a special arrangement for a long time.
