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Dried flower inspiration at Cambridge Botanic Garden

Posted on by Ruth

Dried flowers growing in sunny Cambridge

There are various types of flower that are particularly good for drying. I visited Cambridge Botanic Garden last summer with friends and was surprised how many I spotted growing.

dried flowers lonas

This yellow dried flower lonas is also known as yellow ageratum

dried flowers cambridge - lavender researchThe lavender collection is very strong at Cambridge due to research interests of a former curator

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Lavender is possibly the ultimate dried flower

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Meadow planting with Echinops which makes a fab blue dried flower

meadow flowers

Berkheya and marjoram flowers in a meadow planting. Berkheya dries to almost metallic – I’m looking forward to trying this!

marjoram dries well

Pick bunches of marjoram to dry just as they come into flower

Last time I visited, I enjoyed watching the bees on lavender.

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Hi I’m Ruth – I love writing about plants, nature, dried flowers, wildflowers and crafts. You can find out more about me here.

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.

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