3 Ways to Use Dried Flowers in Winter Decor

I fell in love with the art of dried florals one cold winters day when I had an epiphany as I was planting an amaryllis planter. It can take a few weeks for amaryllis bulbs to start growing and I wanted to make the planter pretty. I got the idea to use some of the floral bits I had dried from my garden and create a 'garden scene' to look at as I waited for the amaryllis to show their beautiful blooms. It was that moment that I fell in love with using dried florals during the winter and wanted to learn everything I could about them. 

Over the years, I have created beautiful winter scenes using flowers I have dried from my gardens. I hope these photos inspire you to dry a few blooms and continue to enjoy your beautiful garden through the winter too. 

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Indoor Winter Wreaths

You can spruce up a plain winter wreath by adding dried flowers for character. I love to mix fresh winter greens and weave in bits of celosia, strawflower, mountain mint, milkweed pods and dianthus to add a unique holiday flare. The greenery will dry overtime and you are left with a stunning everlasting floral wreath. 

Looking for wreath making supplies? Check out my 'Wreath Making' supply list. 

Dried Floral Holiday Tree

Create a truly stunning Christmas tree by adding dried floral bits from your spring and summer garden. This Christmas tree has dried peonies and ranunculus as the bigger focal elements, strawflower, feverfew and basil stems for whimsical accent florals and dried smoke bush for a fun tree topper. The zinnia garland will take any tree up a notch! Fill clear ornament shells with statice and Larkspur bits and you've got a truly one of a kind tree that will spark conversation when your guests arrive!

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Winter Garden Scene

Create a winter garden scene with a wonderful mix of fresh and dried plant elements. This garden scene has a fresh foliage winter wreath with amaryllis bulbs planted at the base and adorned with dried sedum, mountain mint and nigella to give it rustic character. 

Using a real house plant, dried floral bulbs hang from the stems. Hellebore are often sold at garden centers at this time of year and they make the perfect fresh touch to a winter scene. Nigella pods, mountain mint, Penstemon pods, pine cones, strawflower and feathers accent the winter display. The finishing touch is a planter of amaryllis bulbs surrounded by a bed of moss and accented with dried nine bark flowers. 

Check out this blog post 5 Beautiful Summer Flowers to Grow for Drying that is all about flower to grow that dry well for fall and winter creations.  

       Dried florals have become a way for me to keep the beauty of the garden close, even in the quiet of winter. What started as a simple idea to brighten an amaryllis planter has grown into a deep appreciation for the textures, colors, and stories preserved in each bloom. Whether you're new to drying flowers or have been doing it for years, I hope this glimpse into my winter garden encourages you to gather and preserve a few of your own. There’s something incredibly special about surrounding yourself with the flowers you grew, long after the growing season has passed.