How to Care for Preserved Flowers (Hint: It's Easy)

The question of how to care for preserved flowers often comes with an assumption of delicate, complicated routines. At Nordblooms, we believe elegance should never feel complicated. This is why the defining quality of our arrangements is an effortless sophistication, designed to integrate seamlessly into your life without demanding attention.

This preserved flower care guide simplifies everything, answering key questions from "do preserved flowers need water?" (a simple no) to "where to keep preserved flowers." We outline the minimal steps for caring for preserved flower arrangements, ensuring you understand how long preserved flowers last and how their refined appearance is maintained for a year or more with almost no intervention.

Nordblooms offers thoughtfully designed collections that combine refined aesthetics with effortless longevity. This guide assures that maintaining these exquisite pieces is easy, allowing you to embrace lasting beauty without complication.

5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Arrangement Looking Its Best

Maintaining the refined beauty of your Nordblooms arrangement is less about active care and more about creating the right environment. These simple guidelines ensure your florals remain a statement of lasting style, requiring minimal attention to placement and handling. Following these five principles is all it takes to protect your investment and enjoy its beauty for a year or more.

1. Keep Them Away from Direct Sunlight

Preserved botanicals retain their color best when kept out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to intense light can cause the delicate, nuanced tones of the petals and leaves to soften or alter over time. Place your arrangement in a spot that receives indirect or soft, ambient light to maintain their original vibrancy. A living room mantel, a hallway console, or a bedside table are often ideal locations where the beauty of the florals can be appreciated without being compromised.

2. Avoid Humidity & Excess Moisture

The preservation process ensures that the flowers require a dry environment to maintain their structure and texture. High humidity or direct contact with water can reintroduce moisture, compromising the treatment and causing the blooms to wilt or discolor. For this reason, it is best to avoid placing them in steamy kitchens or bathrooms. While some find creative ways to style Bathroom Vanity Flowers, it is a choice best suited for larger, well-ventilated spaces where humidity does not settle.

3. No Water Required (Really!)

This is the single most important guideline: preserved flowers do not need water. Unlike fresh-cut stems that rely on water for hydration, preserved blooms have already been treated to lock in their natural appearance. Adding water will damage the preservation solution and detract from the arrangement's longevity and sophisticated look. Simply leave them in their vase as they are.

4. Dust Occasionally, Gently

Over time, a light layer of dust may settle on your arrangement. To keep it looking fresh and clean, a gentle dusting is all that is needed. You can use a soft, fine-bristled brush (like a new makeup brush) to delicately sweep away any particles. Alternatively, a hairdryer set to its coolest, lowest-speed setting can be used from a distance to blow the dust away. This simple step, performed only when necessary, helps maintain the clean lines and natural texture of the botanicals.

5. Keep Them Where They Won't Be Touched Constantly

While preserved flowers are more robust than fresh ones, they are still natural products and should be handled carefully. To protect the delicate structure of the petals and leaves, place your arrangement where it will not be frequently bumped, brushed against, or moved. This means avoiding narrow, high-traffic hallways or busy tabletops. Positioning them on a secure shelf, a credenza, or as a centerpiece ensures they remain an undisturbed focal point in your space.

How Long Do Preserved Flowers Last?

With the simple placement and care outlined above, you can expect your Nordblooms arrangement to maintain its color and texture for at least one year. The exact longevity can be influenced by environmental factors like ambient humidity, but most clients find their arrangements look just as refined well beyond the first twelve months.

This commitment to lasting quality is central to our design philosophy. Our Signature Collection is designed to offer a statement of elegance that lasts throughout the year, providing a sophisticated floral presence in your home season after season. It’s an approach that replaces the need for weekly fresh flowers with a single, artful investment in your interior style.

Caring for Different Types of Preserved Florals

While all Nordblooms arrangements are designed for effortless longevity, the unique characteristics of each botanical can inform their ideal placement and handling. Understanding these subtle differences ensures your chosen piece remains a perfect complement to your space, requiring only the slightest adjustments in care to maintain its specific form and texture.

Preserved Roses

The preserved rose is known for its structural integrity, with firm, well-defined petals that hold their shape beautifully. While they are quite resilient, it is best to avoid compressing the petals to maintain their natural, soft texture. Their robust form makes them ideal for open displays and more protected settings, like an elegant cloche or a bookshelf. Our preserved rose arrangements are long-lasting and maintenance-free, offering a timeless statement of beauty that requires only thoughtful placement.

Preserved Hydrangeas & Mixed Bouquets

In contrast, preserved hydrangeas feature clouds of delicate, softer petals, giving them a distinctly airy and gentle appearance. These botanicals, along with other flowers in our mixed bouquets, may require an even lighter touch when dusting; using a hairdryer on its coolest setting is often the best method. Their open, expressive shapes are perfect for creating a focal point on a console or side table where their detailed structure can be appreciated. With this minimal attention, preserved hydrangea pieces like Blush Dream look fresh for years with simple care.

Care Cards & Gifting Confidence

Choosing the perfect gift should be an effortless experience; we believe receiving it should be just as simple. That is why every Nordblooms arrangement arrives with a beautifully designed care card. This simple guide offers the recipient clear, concise instructions, ensuring they can appreciate the beauty of their new floral piece without any guesswork. For the giver, this detail provides confidence when celebrating a birthday, a housewarming, or a wedding. When gifting florals, knowing they’ll last makes the gesture even more special. It is a thoughtful touch designed to make giving and receiving as seamless and sophisticated as the arrangements themselves.

Final Thought – Beauty, Effortlessly Maintained

The art of caring for a Nordblooms arrangement lies not in a routine of tasks, but in thoughtful placement. It represents a departure from the cycle of wilting petals and frequent replacements, offering a sustainable way to enjoy the presence of real botanicals without the associated stress or waste. The only requirement is a quiet space in your home to display their beauty.

This is floral design for modern living—an approach that values lasting style over constant upkeep. It is an investment in the elegance of your interior, not in effort. If you are ready to elevate your space with a statement piece that asks for nothing but your admiration, we invite you to explore the Nordblooms collection and welcome home a new standard of beauty.