DIY dried flower bouquet with herbs – simply tie and design yourself
A hand-tied dried flower bouquet brings natural beauty into your home – and lasts much longer than fresh flowers. Whether as a gift, table decoration, or for the wall: Pheasant's-tail, cockscomb, foxtail, delicate grasses, and fruit clusters create a harmonious arrangement that combines color, texture, and character. A special touch: fresh mint sprigs and flower heads, which add not only fragrance but also freshness to the bouquet. Easy to tie, wonderfully personal – and a true piece of nature to take home.
This is what you need
dried flowers in matching colors, one of which should dominate and therefore be larger.
e.g. pheasant pier branches (Physocarpus opulifolius),
Cockscomb (Celosia argentea),
Foxtail (Amaranthus caudatus),
meadow grasses,
dried marjoram (Origanum majorna)
Leek fruit clusters (Allium)
Fresh mint sprigs and flower heads give the bouquet a stronger fragrance.
a selection of fruit stands
a selection of leaves and grasses
a piece of raffia
Silk ribbons dyed with natural dyes (optional)
How it's done
When choosing your materials, consider both the color and shape of the flowers. What you need is a mix of strong, gently sloping stems, like those found in soft grasses. Consider using wide-open flower heads, such as the umbels of the large carrot (Ammi majus), which allow for stronger size contrasts.
Since dried flowers tend to be stiffer than fresh ones, I usually start my bouquet with a strong, leafy branch, such as a fresh sprig of mint or pheasant's-eye.
Build your bouquet by adding one design element at a time. Make sure to position the stems in the direction they grow so they support each other and don't slip.
The materials are arranged around the center of the bouquet. Fruit clusters and grasses with sturdy stems can easily be inserted into the bouquet from above to fill gaps without risking breakage. Make sure to work from top to bottom when adding the elements to ensure the bouquet appears full from all sides.
To secure the arrangement of the bouquet, wrap the stems tightly with raffia where you are holding the bouquet and secure the raffia with a double knot.
If you want the bouquet to look natural, leave it as it is. For an elegant touch, wrap the bottom with a beautiful silk ribbon dyed with natural dyes.
A bouquet of flowers picked from your garden or meadow and then dried is a more thoughtful and environmentally conscious gift than a bouquet of fresh flowers.
With this bouquet, you don't have to worry about it wilting, and the recipient can enjoy it for months.
Make your bouquet as bold or delicate as you like. I usually make considerably larger bouquets in the fall than in the depths of winter.
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The content of this article is from the book:
Bex Partridge
dried flowers
ISBN 978-3-258-60226-4
Price 26.00 euros
Main Publishing
This beautifully designed book presents the classic technique of decorating with dried flowers in a contemporary style. It is suitable for both beginners and florist professionals who want to learn how to transform flowers, leaves, and grasses into lasting, colorful keepsakes.
