flowers for drying

Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sterling Silver'

…shrub is perfect for dry, hot, sunny borders, happily thriving in thin soils and surviving periods of drought. Erect stems clothed in toothed, aromatic, silver foliage carry whorls of small, mid-blue flowers with spidery anthers which are a bee and butterfly magnet. Flowering commences in August…  More Info

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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'White'

…is prized for adding to flower arrangements – either fresh or as a dried flower. Its common name of 'everlasting flower' refers to this Xerochrysum's ability to last indefinitely when dried, retaining both its colour and shape. A lovely choice for cottage garden borders, cut flower gardens and…  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Lime Rickey'

…lime green flower heads, up to 15cm (6) across, make a fine contrast with the foliage and gradually fade to white as the season progresses. Great for cutting and used for both fresh and dried arrangements. Hydrangea arborescens is perfectly hardy but will prefer shelter from cold, drying winds.…  More Info

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Acanthus spinosus

…leaves and equally impressive flower spikes of purple and white, which appear in late spring and summer. Native to the Mediterranean, Acanthus spinosus is incredibly drought tolerant once established - perfect for hot dry borders! Bear's Breeches make excellent cut flowers, adding height to cottage…  More Info

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Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'

…for bedding and cutting and the seed pods can be dried for winter decoration indoors. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). Culinary note: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour cakes, breads and curries. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Catananche caerulea

…perennial makes a superb addition to cut flower arrangements for its long-lasting blooms! Ragged-edged, lavender-blue flowers burst from straw like buds in summer. The flowers are replaced by papery seed heads that can be used to good effect in dried arrangements too. Although a relatively…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Mixed'

…compact plants bearing brilliantly coloured single' flowers in a wide colour range. Easy plants, for beds, borders, containers and even dry sunny banks. Height 15-23cm (6-9in). Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used…  More Info

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Osteospermum 'African Sun'

…Stunning in containers as well as hot, dry borders, attracting bees and butterflies. Height: 30-45cm (12-18 inches). Culinary note: The bright coloured flowers can be used as a garnish or in ice cubes to add an extra dimension to summer drinks. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red'

…flowering continuously throughout summer regardless of dry conditions. The distinctive blooms of Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red' are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, and make a lovely cut flower too. Grow this annual with its sister variety, Zinnia elegans 'Queen Lime' for a superb…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Monarch Mixed'

…cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 23cm (9). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary note: Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea which is known to be soothing and relaxing. For…  More Info

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Osmanthus x burkwoodii

…small, highly scented white flowers that appear each spring. This slow-growing, evergreen shrub has a neat, rounded habit, making it an ideal choice for small gardens. Osmanthus plants are extremely versatile, establishing themselves well on tricky garden slopes and dry banks, as well as growing in…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

…the back of herbaceous borders. Easy to grow, even on dry poor soils, this is an ideal choice for wildlife gardens as it attracts butterflies and other insects. The vivid range of colours makes yarrow a spectacular choice for cut or dried flowers. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information:…  More Info

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Nigella papillosa 'Delft Blue'

…direct sowing in bold drifts to soften border edges. Faded Nigella flowers can be left in place toward the end of the season for their decorative seed pods which make useful material for cut flower arrangements, either fresh or dried. Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: The seeds…  More Info

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Lavender 'Sensational'

…The deep purple, intensely fragrant flowers are held on thick stems above tight mounds of silver foliage. With stiffer, thicker stems than other varieties, Lavender ‘Sensational’ is very weather resistant and excellent for cutting and drying. Flowering from summer through to autumn, it…  More Info

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Bee Friendly Perennial Mix

…with its compact habit and dark purple flower spikes, 'Hidcote' is one of the most popular varieties of English lavender. The fragrant stems are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for a low hedge or path edging, where the perfume…  More Info

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Campanula rotundifolia

…known as the bluebell of Scotland, produces thin wiry stems of nodding pale blue flowers. An easy, charming plant for rockery, border etc. Culinary note: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Sun Shades'

…above a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. Californian poppies are easy to grow…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Copper Swirl'

…drought tolerant and require no special treatment! Ideal for beds, borders, rockeries or dry sunny banks. Height and Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary note: Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea which is known to be soothing and relaxing. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Spring Bulbs Mixed Flowering Collection

…Ideal for rock gardens and makes a great dried flower. RHS AGM. Height and spread: 25cm.* Ipheion (30 bulbs) - Clumps of bright green foliage emerge in the autumn followed by an abundance of colourful, star-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers have a delightfully sweet honey fragrance. Ideal for…  More Info

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Larkspur 'Sublime Mixed'

Reselected from Imperial Strain. Fully double blooms on strong erect stems. Good cut flower, excellent for drying. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft).  More Info

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Salvia horminum 'Claryssa Mixed'

Dwarf, compact habit and broader, bright mixed colour blooms (bracts). Superb for cutting and dried as an everlasting flower. Easy to grow - direct sow into borders where they are to flower.  More Info

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Echinacea SunMagic 'Vintage Red'

…a stunning display of daisy-shaped blooms. They can be harvested to make fabulous dried flowers for everlasting bouquets. Bees and butterflies find Echinacea irresistible, making this a useful perennial for wildlife areas and sunny borders. This variety is weather resistant and reliable, returning…  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis 'Robustica'

…foil to flowering plants whilst the yellow flowers enhance other colours, particularly blue tones. The size of the flowers on ‘Robusta’ makes it an especially fine selection for the production of fresh or dried cut flowers. A fuss-free, adaptable plant which will tolerate both dry soils…  More Info

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Allium Collection

…also great for cut flower gardens and naturalising in meadows. The striking flowerheads are great for drying for an even longer-lasting arrangement! Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 20cm (8). Allium cowanii (15 bulbs)'? Clusters of pure white, starry, long-lasting flowers that are perfect for cutting.…  More Info

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Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'

…maintenance and performs well even on poor, dry soils. The spectacular daisy flowers thrive regardless of the weather, persevering well into autumn, and are simply stunning when used as cut flowers for an indoor display. This Blanket Flower is ideal for filling gaps at the front of sunny borders and…  More Info

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Delosperma floribunda 'Stardust'

The perfect plant for that hot, dry spot in your borders or rockeries. Dwarf, shiny, deep green, almost metallic-looking succulent foliage bursts into bloom from mid May. Plants are covered with spectacular lilac-purple flowers with large white centres, flowering until the first frost. Loved by…  More Info

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Allium christophii

…lower growing perennials - they will cover the yellowing foliage which dies back as the flowers emerge. The attractive seed heads are worth leaving intact for their structural presence and make an excellent addition to dried flower arrangements. Adored by bees. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 20cm (8).  More Info

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Geranium sanguineum

…also a useful candidate for rockeries, stony crevices, dry banks or dry spots beneath shrubs and roses. It forms spreading mounds of attractive, finely divided, dark green leaves which are slightly shiny. From May to June, it is smothered in saucer-shaped, vivid magenta flowers, 3-4cm across, which…  More Info

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Mesembryanthemum criniflorum 'Magic Carpet Mixed'

Carpet like growth with leaves that appear to be sprinkled with ice crystals. Produces a glowing display in full sun on beds, borders, dry banks, rockeries, etc. Culinary note: Leaves can be eaten raw, mainly being used as a spinach substitute. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Poppy 'Checkers'

First year flowering from an early sowing. Poppy Checkers is easy to raise and very rewarding with pure white silky flowers are flanked within by the deepest black cross. Use as a novel cut flower, as well as for the traditional dried seed heads. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Candytuft 'Dwarf Fairy' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

Showy plants for borders and bedding, with loads of lightly scented flowers throughout the summer in a wide colour range. The ideal last minute border filler. The dried seedheads also make a decorative dried flower. Culinary note: Both the leaves and flowers of candytuft can be eaten raw and have a…  More Info

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Lavender 'Munstead'

Neat, dwarf variety, strongly fragrant producing a prolific quantity of deep blue flowers. Perfect for hedging and cut flowers and ideal for drying. Flowers summer. Height: 30-60cm (1-2ft). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Chinese Lantern

Grown for the intriguing papery lanterns which enclose its bright orange autumn fruits. The stems of vibrant lanterns can be cut for dried flower arrangements, or left on the plant where they add winter interest; slowly becoming ornate skeletons. This undemanding perennial is easy to grow and will…  More Info

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Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

…rich flowers are borne at the tips of its upright stems and prove irresistible to butterflies. This hardy perennial is commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, hinting at its preference for a damp soil ? although it copes surprisingly well during dry periods. It also makes an excellent cut flower, for both…  More Info

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Koeleria Glauca

…leaves. It is equally suitable for massed plantings to provide groundcover or planted up singly in patio containers. In summer, it bursts into upright, silvery-green, flowering plumes which fade to straw yellow and make excellent material for dried flower arrangements. Height: 50cm (20”).…  More Info

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Lavender 'Hidcote'

…to paths. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 75cm (30). Useful links: How to prune lavender Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.  More Info

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Briza Media

…Dithering Grass. Best grown in groups for maximum impact, Briza media adds a wild, informal look, associating beautifully with other grasses and prairie-style plants but also making a lovely feature in a container. The seed heads are excellent for dried flower arrangements. Height and Spread:…  More Info

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Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels'

…Very useful for bedding and cut flowers. The large seed pods can also be dried for winter decoration indoors. Culinary note: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour cakes, breads and curries. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Hardy English Lavender

…for planting in containers close to the patio! The flowers are ideal for cutting and drying, but will also attract masses of pollinating insects if left intact. Height and spread: Up to 60cm (24"). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Teasel

…a good source of food for birds. Teasels are an excellent architectural plant for the back of garden borders or in wildlife gardens where they will self-seed freely for a continual display. Dried teasel flowers also make an attractive and textural addition to cut flower arrangements. Height: 1.5m…  More Info

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Heuchera sanguinea

…are grown only for their foliage, Heuchera sanguinea is all about the flowers! A profusion of stems arises from the lush green foliage in early summer, each bearing an eye-catching spray of tiny deep crimson flowers. Heucheras are a fantastic choice for tricky spots in dry shade, making excellent…  More Info

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Angelica archangelica

…leaves. In early summer, the greenish-pink stems burst into huge umbels of light yellow flowers which later ripen into attractive, bright green seed heads. Both the flowers and dried seed heads are wonderful for vase displays. All parts of the plant are edible – the stems can be used to make…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…the patio or decking. It has attractive, raspberry pink flowers, on long stems. It is a good addition to a cutting garden, so the flowers can be used in home-made bouquets, and dried flower arrangements. Hattie's Pincushion is a great plant for attracting bees and butterfles to your garden. It is…  More Info

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Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'

…button-like, white flowers hovering above feathery green foliage. Hoverflies and other pollinators adore this drought-tolerant perennial which will produce a succession of flowers from June to October if cut back after the first flowering. A great filler for both fresh and dried displays, lasting…  More Info

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Aruncus dioicus

…the largest flower spikes, whilst female plants produce interesting seedheads. The luminous feather-like plumes light up shady areas and tremble in the breeze. They can be used fresh or dried for cut flower arrangements. An excellent choice for wildlife gardens as the nectar-rich flowers attract a…  More Info

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Amaranthus caudatus

…rich crimson flowers form long tassels that drip from the branches. Admired by all who see it, this striking plant is perfect for adding height and colour to borders throughout summer and early autumn. The flowers last well after being cut and are great for adding to fresh or dried arrangements.…  More Info

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Asclepias tuberosa

…The flowers persist throughout summer, followed by intriguing, spiny seedpods in autumn which split open to reveal silky threads. Commonly known as Swamp milkweed, it is at its best in damp soils, but surprisingly resistant to the occasional dry spell. Asclepias tuberosa is ideal for sunny…  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

Enjoy the vibrant flowers of Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' from late spring. These boldly coloured Blanket flowers are drought tolerant, thriving in hot, dry summers and coastal positions as well as cooler conditions - so you can be sure of a superb display whatever the weather. The large red blooms each…  More Info

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Xerochrysum 'Granvia® Gold'

…have an unusual papery feel that gives them a long vase life as a fresh cut flower - and even longer if they are dried! The crisp petals of this variety are bright yellow, with orange centres that darken as the flowers age. These bushy little annuals make superb patio plants, and add a bright splash…  More Info

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Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

…cut flowers and also as dried everlasting flowers. This easy to grow, free flowering perennial is a low maintenance Yarrow variety that injects colour into summer borders and meadows. Height: 1.5m (59). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for…  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'T&M Superb Mixed'

…Indispensable border flower for most soils, particularly damp sites. Height 90-100cm (30-40in). Culinary note: Use the dried leaves to make Bergamot tea or use the sweet, spicy flavoured petals to enhance salads, jellies, rice or pasta dishes. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Hydrangea serrata 'Hydrantea'

In Japan this hardy shrub has long been used for making a refreshing herbal brew. Better known as Amacha, this sweetly flavoured tea is made from the dried leaves of Hydrangea serrata. Once harvested, the leaves are left to dry in the sun before crushing and re-drying to create flavoursome…  More Info

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Golden Feverfew

…hardy, semi evergreen medicinal herb bears attractive, lobed, golden foliage and pretty white daisy flowers throughout summer. The flowers of Golden Feverfew can be dried and added to pot pourri for an aromatic fragrance. With its bright golden foliage and compact habit, this short-lived perennial…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans'

…and borders, or let them self seed throughout gravel gardens to form natural drifts. Height: 25cm (10”). Spread: 25cm (10”). Culinary note: Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea which is known to be soothing and relaxing. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

…adorned with pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that stand tall above clumps of slender, mid-green leaves. Drought-tolerant, Agapanthus are perfect for Mediterranean-style containers, gravel gardens and dry border edges. They also work well as cut flowers. The linear leaves provide textural contrast…  More Info

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Sage

…essential herb for adding to the Sunday roast but also makes an attractive plant in the perennial border. The flavour of the leaves will be best when growing sage in warm, dry conditions. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details…  More Info

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Aubrieta 'Dr. Mules Variegata'

…violet-purple flowers completely smother the foliage with colour. Aubrieta 'Dr Mules Variegata' is excellent for all-year-round interest in the garden and is perfect for rock gardens, patio containers, spilling over sunny banks or as ground cover in hot dry borders. The flowers are also a great…  More Info

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Poppy 'Candy Floss' (Paeoniiflorum group)

…Thompson & Morgan. Huge 7-10cm (3-4in) diameter, fully-double pom-pom flower heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow…  More Info

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Astrantia Florence

…perfect for shady or woodland conditions, mixed borders and cottage gardens. Astrantia major ?Florence? is distinguished by its lavender pink flowers which are produced early in the summer and last for weeks. Makes a beautiful cut flower which lasts well in water or use them in a dried arrangement.…  More Info

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Echinacea Paradoxa

…of long, narrow leaves gives rise to straight, sturdy stalks with terminal flowers. The flowers have a prominent, chocolate-brown boss surrounded by long, drooping ray florets in golden yellow. After flowering, the dried flower cones continue to provide interest. Height: 1m (40”). Spread: 50cm…  More Info

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