How to dry rose petals at home - methods and rules

Roses, their aroma has a beneficial effect on humans. You rarely meet a girl who doesn't have a bud dried out between the pages of a book. Rose petals are used to decorate rooms, clothes. At wedding ceremonies, they are thrown at the feet of the newlyweds.

In memory of a meeting with a loved one, on summer evenings, I want to dry a rose. But this must be done correctly so that the flower retains its original appearance, color. There are many ways to dry rose petals at home. Let's consider them in more detail later in the article.

Content:

• Rose varieties suitable for drying
• Preparing petals for drying
• Rules for drying rose petals in the microwave
• Dry the roses between the pages of books
• How to properly dry flower petals with cotton wool?
• Drying roses in river sand
• Air drying rules
• Can the petals be dried in the oven?
• Other ways to dry rose petals
• How to dry rose petals for tea?
• Can the whole rose be dried?
• Tips for using dried petals

Rose varieties suitable for drying

Roses are able to retain the shape and color of the petals even after withering. Not all flower varieties are suitable for drying. It is better to choose not hybrids, but varietal specimens, so that later they can be used for cosmetic and decorative purposes.

Variety	Description of the flower
Amelia	The white rose petals are 11 centimeters in diameter. Neat buds are diluted with cream and pinkish stains. The aroma of the flower is subtle, almost imperceptible.
Verdi	Hybrid tea variety with two-color petals. They are creamy at the base and bright pink at the top. Semi-double buds with a large number of petals.
Grand gala	Dark red buds retain their shape for a long time. The petals get darker over time.
Prima ballerina	The bright pink petals are small, but there are many of them on the flower. They become paler when dried.
Lankom	Exquisite flower shape, large fuchsia petals are the main advantages of the variety.
Circus	It has large double petals of salmon red color. After cutting, the petals turn yellow. The bud holds its shape for a long time, becoming spherical.
Titanic	One of the best pink varieties with large petals. A delicate aroma emanates from the flower, which lasts for a long time.

Chosen for drying varieties of roses with bright petals. Yellow and snow-white petals look good in decorative compositions. When choosing a flower for drying, it is necessary to know that light tones will be paler, and reds will darken. Any kind of rose is suitable for drying, but you need to properly prepare the flowers for the procedure.

Preparing petals for drying

In order for the rose to dry well, you need to prepare it for this:

1. Cut the flower in the morning, after the dew has dried.
2. They choose the flower that has completed its development, but did not dry out, but retained its vitality.
3. Put the stem with a bud in the air so that it dries a little.
4. Carefully divide the bud into petals.
5. Remove damaged and rotten parts.
6. Spread rose petals.

The basic rule of preparation for drying is the absence of moisture on the rose.

Rules for drying rose petals in the microwave

One quick way to get dried rose petals is to microwave them. For this:

1. The straightened flower petals are laid out on a paper towel placed in the microwave.
2. Cover the top with a layer of flowers with a paper napkin.
3. Turn on the oven at full power, and after 2 minutes finish the procedure.
4. After the dish with the petals is taken out, they are carefully turned over and kept in the microwave for another minute.
5. As soon as the dried raw materials are pulled out, they check if there is any moisture left in the flowers.

If the petals are damp, then they are dried again. The readiness of the petals is determined by touch. Flowers should be dry, but not very brittle.

Dry the roses between the pages of books

The most common choice is drying rose petals in a book. The petals are flat after such drying. They can be used to create postcards, decorative compositions.

Rules for drying petals:

• It is best to choose a thick folio for drying.
• Place several petals between the pages.
• To avoid stains on the pages of the book, you need to put paper napkins inside.
• The flower is dried within 5-7 days. The petals become thin, almost transparent.

If the petal is moldy, then this indicates a high percentage of humidity in the room. Then it is necessary to choose a different drying method.

Useful video on how to dry roses and their petals:

How to properly dry flower petals with cotton wool?

You can dry the petals without separating them from the bud. To do this, use absorbent cotton wool:

• Pave the gaps between the petals with pieces of cotton wool.
• Hanging a rose upside down by the stem, they wait for the petals to dry. This takes several days.
• Then the cotton wool is pulled out with tweezers, and the bud is disassembled into petals.

The disadvantage of this method is the length of the procedure. You can change the cotton wool several times as it gets wet. Then the drying process will be accelerated twice.

This drying method allows you to preserve the color and shape of the rose petals. They can be used to make tea.

Drying roses in river sand

The weather is not always favorable for drying roses in the open air. You can put a rose in a box of river sand:

• Dry bulk material in the oven before the procedure.
• The buds are immersed in the sand so that the petals remain intact.
• Roses dry for a long time, about two weeks.
• The finished flowers are carefully removed from the sand.

Usually, with this method of drying, the petals do not lose their shape and color. You can make a hole at the bottom of the box. At the end of the procedure, the sand leaves through this hole without damaging the dried buds. Compositions are prepared from flowers for decorating premises during holidays, significant events.

Air drying rules

In the summer, you can quickly air dry the petals. Place the flower petals in one layer on a wire rack or tray covered with a paper towel.

They expose the raw materials under the awning so that it is ventilated, and the direct rays of the sun do not fall on the plants. You can put roses in a room with good ventilation and low air humidity.

During the period of drying the petals, they must be constantly turned over.

After they dry out, they are placed in a glass jar and stored in a dark place at room temperature. To prevent the aroma of flowers from disappearing, cover the jar with a cloth or paper.

Can the petals be dried in the oven?

A conventional oven is often used to dry vegetables, herbs and flowers. The process of drying rose petals will be faster in the oven than in the air or between the pages of a book. But it is necessary to carry out the procedure correctly so as not to burn the flower petals.

This method will save time for drying roses.

The temperature is set within 60-80 degrees. The petals are laid out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The roses should be in the oven for no more than 30 minutes. Then they are turned over and dried again. To prevent moisture from accumulating on the flowers, the cabinet door is left slightly ajar.

Other ways to dry rose petals

Other ways to dry rose petals include drying:

Way	rules
Iron	Place the petals between the sheets of paper. A hot iron is carried out on the paper several times. Then one more time. Several such procedures, and the leaves of the flower will become dry.
In liquid paraffin	Take a candle, grate it, pour the mass into a bowl and put on a slow fire. As soon as the paraffin melts and cools down a little, it is applied with a brush to the petals. In this way, you can preserve the integrity of the flower or get material for creativity.
Under the press	The petals are placed between sheets of plywood, on which paper towels are placed to absorb moisture. Wooden surfaces are bonded, and a week later, even dried flower petals are obtained.
In glycerin	A solution is prepared from two parts of hot water and one part of glycerin, into which the roses are dipped. For a week, the petals are in liquid in a dark and dry place. The disadvantage of this method is the change in the color of the petals, but they retain their plasticity.
In semolina	Instead of river sand, the buds are placed in a box with dry semolina. After 2 weeks, pour the cereal through the hole in the bottom, and collect the petals. You can replace the cereal with a special flower drying powder available in stores.

All methods can be successfully used to dry rose petals.

How to dry rose petals for tea?

At the moment of intense flowering of roses, the buds are plucked for tea. It is best to take flowers of a rich red or burgundy color with a strong aroma. They are dried in the sun, then the petals are cut off. Try not to damage the texture of the raw material.

It is best to dry flowers outdoors. A tumble dryer or oven will do, though. It is important that the petals retain their color, not their shape. They will weld better if they are crumpled or crumpled into a ball.

Rose petal tea will cheer you up, soothe the nervous system.

From a kilogram of roses, only 120 grams of dry raw materials will be obtained. Store tea petals in linen bags or glass jars. The drink is prepared by adding a teaspoon of black tea and 3-4 rose petals to a glass of boiling water. It is possible to make tea only from roses alone, but then they take dark varieties of roses so that the color of the drink is richer.

Can the whole rose be dried?

A bouquet of roses can be saved and decorated with them at home. For this:

1. Remove the leaves from the stems and tie the branches so that the flower heads do not touch each other.
2. Hang flowers in a dry room with their heads down.
3. To prevent the flower from losing its shape, you can make a loop out of thin wire and place the base of the rose in it.
4. Then they wrap the wire around the leg to the bottom with free turns. This will keep the rose in its natural shape.
5. Roses are dried in whole buds on a rope, outdoors or covered with hot paraffin.

Use whole roses to create winter floral arrangements.

Tips for using dried petals

Dried rose petals are used for different purposes:

• In the interior of the house, paintings look original, the frames of which are decorated with rose petals. Create images, postcards from flowers. Crafts made from petals will be a wonderful gift for a hero of the day, a friend for his birthday.
• A bottle or other glass container filled with rose petals or whole buds will become a true interior decoration. Roses will not lose their attractiveness for a long time if they are poured with a solution of water and glycerin.
• In the bathroom, vessels with dried flowers located inside them look original.
• Aromatic cushions filled with rose petals will add a unique scent to your home.
• In addition to tea, desserts are made from rose petals. Dip the petals in whipped egg whites and powdered sugar and dry. They will decorate cakes, pastries, soufflés.
• Rose petals are added to drinks: wine, syrups.
• An infusion is prepared from dried petals, which is used to wipe the face in the morning and evening. Water well removes puffiness under the eyes, refreshes the skin of the face. You can make ice from rose water to wipe your face.
• Water is added to both shampoos and cream. This will improve the structure of the hair, tone the skin of the hands and face.
• A tonic for oily skin is prepared from two glasses of dry petals and 250 grams of 70 percent table vinegar. The remedy is insisted for three weeks, and then oily areas of the skin are rubbed with it.

Dried rose petals can be used in such a way that they will benefit human health, decorate the premises of the house.

You can learn more about how to dry rose petals using an iron from the video: