Dried cosmos flowers mark the end of summer

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Cosmos flowers are so cheery well into October

I couldn’t resist picking a few of the last flowers of the summer to preserve. Cosmos flowers are so simple and daisy-like, I can never resist growing them in my garden.

cosmos flowers — Pretty pink and white cosmos flowers growing in my garden

cosmos flowers ready to dry — The cut cosmos flowers laid out on kitchen roll

I placed the cosmos flowers flat (without their stems) in the airing cupboard for a week. The dried flowers were soon preserved for use over the winter.

Comparing the dried flowers

white dried cosmos flowers — White cosmos flowers dry to palest cream

pink dried cosmos flowers — Cosmos flowers shrink on drying

cosmos dried — The yellow daisy like centres of the dried cosmos flowers

Using the dried flowers

I was very pleased with the results, and have used the dried cosmos flowers as a potpourri topper: they are decorating some potpourri I made a few weeks ago with rose and geranium dried flowers.

dried rose potpourri cosmos topper — Home made rose potpourri with cosmos flowers on top

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2 thoughts on “Dried cosmos flowers mark the end of summer”

Sue says:

at 3:16 am

Very lovely idea! I think this is good choice for home decoration idea :)

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1. Ruth says:
  
  at 12:00 pm
  
  Hi Sue – I like your website :)
  
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I have run a dried flower and lavender business in the UK since 2002. This means I am experienced in dried flower craft, but also am biased towards my own products – I can’t help but be proud of what I do! Find out more about Daisy Gifts Ltd® at our sister site daisyshop.co.uk

Thanks very much to all the lovely people who ask about buying custom handmade arrangements and bouquets – I’m afraid I don’t offer this service anymore, but we do sell the flowers you need to make your own.