10 Best Flowers for Drying

Love dried flowers?

They’re perfect for décor and crafts! But which flowers are best for drying?

We’ve got a list of the top 10 blooms that keep their beauty even after drying.

Ready to find out which flowers make the cut?

Let’s get started!

Lavender

Lavender
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Lavender is perfect for drying and keeps its lovely scent for a long time. Great for making sachets to tuck into your drawers or to just hang around for some natural aroma.

Roses

Roses
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Roses dry beautifully and keep their vibrant colors. They look amazing in dried flower arrangements or as a romantic keepsake.

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas
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Hydrangeas dry well and maintain their large, impressive blooms. They’re perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home decor.

Statice

Statice
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Statice keeps its color brilliantly once dried and has a paper-like texture. It’s awesome for dried bouquets or crafts.

Baby’s Breath

Baby’s Breath
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Baby’s Breath is a classic choice for drying and adds a delicate touch to any arrangement. Those tiny white flowers just have a way of making everything look charming.

Amaranth

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Amaranth is stunning when dried, with its cascading blooms making a bold statement. Perfect for making dramatic floral displays that last.

Strawflowers

Strawflowers
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Strawflowers are practically made for drying with their sturdy, papery petals. They keep their shape and color, making them ideal for crafts and arrangements.

Gomphrena

Gomphrena
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Gomphrena, or globe amaranth, dries well and keeps its cute, round shape. They’re like little colorful buttons that add fun to any dried flower project.

Larkspur

Larkspur blooms hold up great when dried and come in lovely blues, purples, and whites. They add a touch of wild beauty to dried flower creations.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus not only dries wonderfully but also keeps a soothing scent. Perfect for hanging in the shower for a spa-like experience or using in dried arrangements.

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