Our preserved and dried flowers are made from real flowers and foliage, allowing you to enjoy their natural beauty for longer than fresh blooms. Each stem has its own character, with variations in colour, shape and texture that make every arrangement unique.

We hope they bring warmth, beauty and everyday enjoyment to your home, both when they first arrive and as their appearance gently changes over time.

All our flowers are intended for indoor decoration only.

Preserved Flowers

Preserved flowers and foliage undergo a special treatment in which their natural moisture is replaced with a preserving solution, often containing glycerin. This helps retain much of their natural shape and soft, flexible texture without watering.

Depending on the flower and the desired finish, the process may also involve bleaching or adding colour. Some flowers retain a natural appearance, while others are coloured to enhance natural shades or create new ones.

Although preserved flowers can look and feel similar to fresh flowers, they are delicate decorative items and should be handled gently.

Dried Flowers

Dried flowers and foliage are dehydrated to retain their shape and allow them to be enjoyed beyond their fresh flowering stage. Their colours may be entirely natural or enhanced with dyes, depending on the product.

Drying makes flowers more brittle, so some shedding, small imperfections and variations in petal formation are normal. Delicate flowers, including wattle, may naturally shed small blossoms during transport, handling or display.

Colour and Natural Changes

Real flowers do not remain unchanged forever. Their colour, texture and shape can gradually change, even when they are carefully looked after.

Flowers and foliage with their original, undyed colour may develop softer, more muted, golden or brownish tones as they age. Others may become lighter or lose some of their original vibrancy. The way they change depends on the plant, its preparation and its display environment.

Preserved flowers with added colour may retain their intended shade for longer than some naturally coloured dried flowers. However, their colour is not permanent, and they can still fade or change over time.

We love the softer tones and character that flowers can develop with age. Preserved and dried flowers are particularly suited to those who appreciate these gradual changes as part of their natural beauty.

How Long Will They Last?

Dried and preserved flowers can be enjoyed for much longer than fresh flowers. Unlike fresh flowers, they do not wilt in the same way, but they are still natural products that gradually change over time.

There is no fixed lifespan for dried or preserved flowers. How long they retain their appearance depends on many factors, including the flower variety, preservation or drying method, local climate, light, heat, humidity, handling and display conditions.

Some flowers may begin to show noticeable changes within weeks or months, while others can remain beautiful for several years under suitable conditions. Colours may gradually fade or deepen, textures may change, and some flowers may become more delicate with age.

We cannot guarantee a particular lifespan or how long the original colour, softness, shape or overall appearance will be maintained. Please also refer to individual product descriptions, as some varieties are naturally more delicate or more prone to visible changes than others.

For the best longevity, we recommend keeping your flowers indoors in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, excess humidity and moisture.

At FLEURI, we have personally enjoyed some of our coloured preserved flower arrangements for several years. Although their colours and textures have naturally changed over time, we still appreciate their beauty.

Ultimately, how long you choose to display and enjoy your flowers is also a matter of personal preference, as their appearance continues to evolve with age.

Caring for Your Flowers

• Do not water or mist. Avoid contact with water.

• Display indoors in a cool, dry place. Avoid humid areas such as bathrooms and spaces exposed to cooking steam.

• Keep away from direct sunlight and prolonged strong lighting, which can contribute to fading.

• Keep away from heaters, air conditioning outlets and strong draughts.

• Handle gently and avoid touching or frequently moving delicate flower heads.

• Keep coloured flowers away from clothing, walls, furniture and other absorbent surfaces. Colour may transfer, particularly in humid conditions or during prolonged contact.

• To remove dust, use a very gentle stream of cool air from a distance. Avoid strong airflow, which may damage petals or dislodge small blossoms.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets, and away from flames and other heat sources. These are decorative products and must not be eaten.

This photo show you the flowers after 5 months. You can see that they don't change much in 5 months. They were displayed on open shelves.

More examples here, after 2 years this time. Yes, they faded to lighter in colour. They lived in uncovered open space, next to the door entrance for 2 years. They would have been under slight sunlight and more traffic and wind than the 5 months bouquet. They might not be in the best environment, but still pretty enough to bring us smiles everyday. 

Finally, this is our 8 years old display in open shelves. They faded in colour and some petals are tired or turned slightly translucent because of humidity. Some may think they are old, but some may think they are still pretty and even better in antique like colours. Their lifetime is totally depending on your personal preferences.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this information. We trust that it has provided valuable insights into preserved and dried flowers, helping you make informed choices and find the perfect blooms for your needs.