Is It Possible To Dry Gerbera Daisies?

Gerbera daisies are one of the most beautiful flowers you can plant in your garden. To preserve their beauty year-round, they need regular watering, around 1 inch per week, and only when the soil has dried an inch or two below the surface. Water in the morning to allow the plants to dry out before evening, and avoid pouring. After blooming for the season, allow them to dry out slightly. Remove dead blooms with garden shears to encourage the gerberas to keep blooming for as long as possible.

In winter, gradually reduce temperatures to around 57-58°F and maintain them around 54°F to stimulate dormancy. Gerbera daisies can be air dried, used silica gel, or microwaved. For single flowers, like Gypsophila Baby’s breath, air dry by hanging them upside down in a cool, dry place. Microwave drying with silica gel is ideal for preserving single flowers. If your gerberas are a bit damp, blot off any residual dew and leave to dry.

To press the gerbera flower heads, carefully cut them. To dry them in the oven, first get a cookie sheet and silicone baking mats. Place them as flat as possible, and use silica gel sand in the microwave for more lifelike results. Flat-faced flowers such as gerbera or daisies can be placed face down but be aware that they will dry at different rates and may burn them.

In summary, gerbera daisies are one of the most beautiful flowers you can plant in your garden. To preserve their vibrant colors and vibrant blooms, follow these steps: water regularly, air dry, use silica gel, or microwave them.