Drying and wiring flowers - Strawflowers (Helichrysum)

Drying Strawflowers and wiring.
Helichrysum bracteatum (Syn.Bracteantha bracteate, Xerochrysum bracteatum)
It is better to wire flowers fresh and then dry them, they are easier and less fragile.
Use them fresh all summer long before turning bunches upside down for use indefinitely.
Simply tie stems tightly, turn upside down for at least a month in a cool dry location.
I’ve got flowers that I dried more than 6 years ago. Like a fine wine, they improve with age, taking on a vintage elegance. Dried flowers are perfect for hair flowers the following Spring.
You can find more information on drying flowers by visiting my website, here is a quick link
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[@allison.garvey]

From one strawflower lover to another, thank you! Very helpful video!

[@zoewoodwardgardening]

Yay! Thank you so much for taking the time to be so kind 💕

[@nickylynch9879]

Thanks Zoe. Clear, precise and well demonstrated as always. Perfect.

[@zoewoodwardgardening]

Thank you so much for watching and being so kind!

[@kellywaaka]

My straw flowers all curled up when I tried to dry them :(

[@zoewoodwardgardening]

Possibly too warm, have another go somewhere cooler this year x