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Everlasting Flowers

“Everlasting flowers,” also known as “immortelle” or “strawflowers,” refer to plants that retain their shape, color, and form for a long time, even after being cut and dried. These flowers are popular for use in dried floral arrangements, wreaths, and other decorative crafts because of their long-lasting beauty. Some examples of everlasting flowers include:

  1. Helichrysum (Helichrysum bracteatum): Commonly known as strawflower or paper daisy, this flower has a papery texture and comes in a variety of bright colors. The bracts (modified leaves) surrounding the flower head are what remain colorful when dried.

  2. Gomphrena (Gomphrena globosa): Often called globe amaranth, these small, round flowers come in shades of purple, pink, and white. They hold their shape and color well when dried.

  3. Statice (Limonium sinuatum): Also known as sea lavender, statice flowers have clusters of tiny, papery blooms in blue, purple, yellow, pink, or white. They are frequently used in dried flower arrangements.

  4. Celosia (Celosia argentea): Celosia flowers, also known as cockscomb or woolflowers, have vibrant, plume-like flower heads that retain their color when dried.

  5. Eryngium (Eryngium spp.): Also known as sea holly, this plant has striking, spiky blooms with a metallic blue or silver hue that dries well.

  6. Achillea (Achillea millefolium): Commonly called yarrow, these flowers have flat-topped clusters that come in various colors. They dry well and are often used in dried arrangements.

  7. Rhodanthe (Rhodanthe chlorocephala): These charming, daisy-like flowers come in whites, pinks, and yellows and are known for their ability to retain color and shape when dried.

To prepare everlasting flowers for drying, cut them when they are fully open but not overripe. Remove the lower leaves and hang the stems upside down in a dark, dry, and well-ventilated area until they are completely dry. This process helps in retaining their color and shape for an extended period.

Everlasting flowers are ideal for creating lasting floral decorations and can be combined with other dried plant materials to create unique and enduring arrangements.