Strawflower

SEASONALITY
➜ Summer–Fall (Jun–Nov)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Texture Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Excellent

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–3in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–70cm

➜ Recut the stems as soon as they arrive and place them into clean, fresh water, allowing 3–4 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Handle the blooms by the stem whenever possible—the papery bracts are surprisingly durable but can become misshapen if repeatedly compressed

➜ Don't wait for every flower to open completely before using them—slightly tighter blooms add wonderful variation and continue developing naturally in the arrangement

➜ Give each bloom a little breathing room throughout the design so its unique texture can be appreciated instead of disappearing into surrounding flowers

➜ Strawflower transitions beautifully from fresh arrangements to dried florals, making it a favorite for bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and everlasting keepsakes

➜ If you plan to preserve your flowers, simply leave the stems in place after the fresh blooms have faded—strawflowers dry naturally with very little effort

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Exceptional longevity
♡ Beautiful dried performance
♡ Great texture
♡ Strong color retention

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Petal texture surprises some customers
✗ Not everyone's preferred aesthetic
✗ Can feel a little quirky
✗ Has survived things we'll never know about

Why is it called strawflower?
➜ The colorful "petals" have a crisp, papery texture that resembles dried straw, giving the flower both its common name and its remarkable ability to retain its beauty

Can strawflowers be dried?
➜ Absolutely—they're one of the floral industry's most celebrated everlasting flowers, holding both their shape and vibrant color long after drying

Are the papery petals supposed to feel dry?
➜ Yes! That's one of strawflower's defining characteristics—even when fresh, the colorful bracts naturally have a crisp, papery texture

What flowers pair especially well with strawflower?
➜ Strawflower pairs beautifully with scabiosa pods, statice, yarrow, eucalyptus, roses, and other flowers where texture and natural character are just as important as color

When would you choose strawflower in a fresh arrangement?
➜ Reach for strawflower whenever you want distinctive texture, exceptional longevity, and a bloom that looks just as captivating fresh as it does preserved

☆ Incredible fresh and dried value
☆ Unique papery texture
☆ Excellent color retention
☆ Great for modern and dried floral work
☆ Essentially two products in one

☆ Dahlias
☆ Scabiosa
☆ Craspedia
☆ Bunny Tail
☆ Rice Flower
☆ Sunflowers
☆ Trachelium

☆ The colorful "petals" aren't petals at all—they're papery bracts that protect the tiny true flowers nestled in the center of each bloom

☆ Strawflower is one of the world's best-known everlasting flowers, prized for maintaining its color and shape with little change after drying

☆ Unlike many flowers that reach their peak for only a few days, strawflower is admired for looking beautiful at nearly every stage—from fresh-cut stem to dried botanical