The Process

The preservation of your flowers is accomplished through a process called freeze-drying that removes all of the water from the flower in the form of a water vapor. Through this process, shrinkage is mimimized and the results are far superior to other methods of drying and preservation. I have state of the art equipment that has been specifically designed for the floral industry. Flowers are pre and post treated with chemicals that help to stabilize color, durability, and longevity. Not all flowers and foliage preserve well, and there are a number of factors that may affect the final outcome.

The final product will be dependant on the freshness of the flowers, their variety and condition when received. Roses, Carnations, Hydrangea, Lilies, Gardenias, Freesia, Queen Anne's Lace, Delphinium, Larkspur and Stephanotis all dry well. Daisies, Crysanthemums, Stock and Bouvardia all have small petal attachments and may not freeze-dry well. Greenery also does not preserve well. There may be some color variation from the original color.

It is a good idea to make arrangements with someone to deliver your flowers to us within 24 hours. In the meantime, place the bouquet or flowers in a plastic bag and refrigerate or put them into a cooler. If using a cooler, place a towel or other divider between the flowers and the ice or freeze paks. Place the bouquet or flowers on top. If the flowers have natural stems, they should be placed in water to keep them hydrated. Arrangements for the preservation of your flowers should be made in advance by calling (410) 252-5345, to insure space in the freeze-dry machine. If arrangements are not made in advance, please call as soon as possible after the event.