Dried & Preserved Flower Care Guide: Tips for Long‑Lasting Arrangements

Dried and preserved flowers are more than just pretty flowers—they’re a responsible, long-lasting way to enjoy nature’s beauty. At All In Season, Australia’s most-rated supplier of dried and preserved flowers with over 500 five-star Trustpilot reviews, customers love them for their zero-waste, long-lasting appeal, and ability to be prepped in advance without wilting. Whether you’re a florist, event stylist, or simply a flower lover, caring for your everlasting florals ensures they stay stunning for months (and often years).

Why Choose Dried & Preserved Flowers?

• Long-lasting beauty: Unlike fresh flowers, preserved flowers can last for several years when kept in the right conditions.
• Zero waste: The extended selling window reduces waste for florists, while offering event stylists the option to reuse them, and the public loves floral designs that don’t need to be refreshed every week.
• Prepare in advance: Whether for events, weddings, or busy seasons like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day, their long-lasting nature enables early preparation, provides peace of mind, and helps avoid last‑minute stress.
• Responsible flowers: They reduce waste, thereby supporting sustainable floral styling.
• Versatile: Perfect for weddings, home décor, retail displays, and DIY craft and floral projects.
• Low maintenance: No watering, trimming, or daily upkeep required.

What is the difference between dried & preserved flowers?

• Dried flowers are completely dehydrated and often lose the complete look and feel of a fresh flower. Preserved flowers, on the other hand, have undergone a high-tech preservation process that keeps them with the long-lasting beauty, feel, and appearance of fresh flowers.

How long do they last?

• At All In Season, we always say they last for months up to one year. However, we prefer to underpromise and overdeliver. If kept in the right, recommended conditions, they should last much longer than one year. Regarding our preserved roses, they can actually last up to 2 years.

Essential Care Tips

To keep your flowers looking fresh and vibrant, follow these simple guidelines:

• Keep them dry: Moisture is the enemy. Avoid placing arrangements in humid areas, such as bathrooms.
• Keep indoors: While they can be used outdoors for short-term events, to get the most value out of your dried & preserved flowers, it is recommended to keep them indoors.
• Avoid direct sunlight: Prolonged exposure can fade colours. Display them in shaded or softly lit spaces and rotate arrangements occasionally to prevent uneven fading.
• No water needed: Unlike fresh flowers, preserved flowers do not need watering.
• Avoid shedding: Some products, like Bunny Tails or Pampas Grass, do shed a little. Florists often overcome this problem with a simple trick: spraying with hairspray.

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Product‑Specific Care Notes

Preserved Eucalyptus
Preserved eucalyptus is treated through a process called capillary stabilisation. While this ensures long‑lasting foliage, it may release a staining liquid in humid conditions.

• Avoid placing near delicate fabrics (e.g., wedding dresses).
• Use protective packaging (avoid paper sleeves in bouquets).
• Best suited for arrangements with minimal staining risk.