Dried flowers have taken over from as the new blooms du jour, thanks to their artful arrangements, sustainable credentials and ultra-longevity. While there’s no denying a bunch of fresh flowers is always a mood-booster, buying a new bouquet every week isn’t great for the planet or your wallet. Now independent florists all over the UK are creating hand-crafted dried bunches that can be delivered across the country and look just as stylish as any fresh floral centrepiece. Here we’ve rounded up the finest florists specialising in dried flowers to have on your radar.Â
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Stems Wilder
Meadow at Dusk
£25
Based in the heart of Brixton Village, Stems Wilder takes a truly sustainable approach to floristry, having removed all non-biodegradable plastic wrappings and foam blocks from their creations. Using local growers and seasonal flowers for their dried bouquets, the emphasis here is on a more natural look, mixing wildflowers like poppies, delphiniums and gypsophila with sculptural seed pods and bleached ruscus.
Available for delivery nationwide to arrive from within four to five working daysÂ
stemswilder.com
Roseur
Natural Garden
£85
The emphasis at this colour-filled flower shop in Coal Drops Yard is firmly on sustainability, hence the focus on dried flowers. Founded by floral artist Sophie Kim, who has a background in sculpture and fine art, all the materials used in the eye-catching bouquets are as natural as possible. Expect dried arrangements made using seasonal blooms and locally-sourced foliage, including elements foraged from Kim’s local surroundings, such as vines from Angel canal and clematis seeds from Hackney Marshes. Together, they create impactful, eco-conscious designs that will brighten up any room for months to come.Â
Available for delivery nationwide to arrive within two to four working daysÂ
roseur.co.uk
Shida
Wildflower Large
£69
This fashion editor-approved florist only sells preserved flowers and is leading the way when it comes to putting chic dried arrangements on the map. Founded by Katherine Whitchurch in 2018, the London-based brand draws inspiration from a wide range of topics for its striking bouquets, from Greek goddesses to Fendi catwalks. Harvested at the peak of their bloom, all the flowers go through a natural preservation process to keep them looking at their very best for up to a year. Arriving in completely plastic-free packaging, they make a great planet-friendly alternative for flower lovers.Â
Available for delivery nationwide to arrive from within two working daysÂ
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Your London Florist
Mermaids Tail
£115
This luxury florist has over 20 years of experience creating wild and wonderful flower bouquets, and you can pick up their elegant dried flower collection either at Selfridges or online. Known for their brightly-coloured, eye-catching arrangements, their bouquets range from oversized silhouettes featuring fluffy pampas grass, lilac palm leaves and preserved roses, to minimalist bunches made with a single bloom (multicoloured bunny tails are a firm favourite).Â
Available for delivery nationwide; order by 12pm for next day deliveryÂ
yourlondonflorist.co.uk
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Appreciation Project
Spring’s Flute
£86
Co-founders and real-life couple Natasha and John were inspired by Tim Walker’s much-lauded ‘Wonderful Things’ exhibition at the V&A in 2019 to launch Appreciation Project, and the photographer’s whimsical touches can be seen in their pastel-hued arrangements. Drawing on Natasha’s background in fashion (before launching her own business, she held senior roles at Burberry, Victoria Beckham and Acne Studios), the hand-tied bouquets reflect her lifelong fascination with colour, textures and trims.Â
Available for delivery nationwide to arrive from within four to five working daysÂ
appreciationproject.co.uk
Design by Nature
Everyone Loves Dried Flowers
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£50
The dried flower arrangements at Design by Nature feel like a cross between a bouquet and an art installation, which isn’t altogether surprising when you learn that the founder, Emily Ayres, studied Fine Art at university and spent a decade working for some of the UK’s most sought-after artists and designers. Her sculptural designs range from all-natural colours to striking reds and soft pinks, and are sold alongside a selection of carefully curated floral art prints. Â
Available for delivery nationwide; order by 12pm for next day deliveryÂ
designbynature.co
Botanique Workshop
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Palma Violet
£42
With a shop in Exmouth Market, Botanique Workshop was born out of owner Alice’s desire to create a space that combined flowers and plants with a collection of handcrafted products – alongside her elegant bouquets of dried flowers you’ll also find chic vases and ceramics as well as pressed flower art. She sells a wide range of dried flower options, from stems of eucalyptus and white fern to simple bunches and bespoke mixed bouquets.Â
Available for delivery nationwide; order by 11am for next day delivery
botaniqueworkshop.com
