Dried Flowers 0.5 kg

Half a kilogram of dried flowers from Ukraine, bought by weight and ready to use as you see fit, for botanical crafts, homemade soap, loose tisanes, or simply as a bowl of colour on a shelf.

What you're holding

A generous 500 g of whole dried blooms, packed with enough volume to fill a large jar or supply several batches of a craft project. Dried at source to preserve petal structure and colour depth, they arrive ready to portion out as needed.

• Whole flowers rather than crushed or sifted fragments, so petals and heads stay recognisable in whatever you make.
• The weight gives you real quantity, enough to experiment freely without rationing every pinch.
• Colour holds well when kept away from direct light and moisture; expect natural, botanical tones rather than dyed brightness.
• Sourced from Ukraine, a region with a long tradition of cultivating and drying botanicals for both domestic and export markets.

Heritage and harvest

Ukraine sits in a temperate continental zone well suited to growing the classic European florals, cornflower, chamomile, marigold, rose, that have supplied herbalists, dyers, and home cooks across the continent for centuries. Whole-flower drying is the traditional method: harvested at peak bloom, then dried quickly to lock in structure and scent before the petals can bruise or brown. The result is a material that still looks and smells like the flower it came from.

How they're used

Dried whole flowers sit at the crossroads of kitchen, craft room, and ritual space. In the European herbal tradition, many varieties have long been steeped as tisanes, a handful of petals in hot water, left to open slowly. In craft, they press flat for paper-making and botanical prints, float in candle wax, or scatter through handmade soap for colour and texture. For a ritual bath, a small handful added to the water is a practice with roots in Ottoman, Persian, and Central European folk traditions alike. As décor, they fill glass jars, line altar trays, or serve as natural confetti.

Quantity and keeping

At 500 g, this is a working quantity, more than a decorative pouch, enough to supply a small production run or a season of home projects. Store in a sealed container away from light, heat, and humidity and the colour and structure will hold for a year or more. A cool, dark cupboard is ideal; avoid anywhere that sees steam or direct sun.

Why whole flowers matter

Whole blooms give you options that ground or powdered material cannot. You can crumble them yourself to the texture you need, leave them intact for visual effect, or steep them as they are. The petal structure also tells you something about quality, intact heads and unbroken petals are a sign the flowers were handled carefully from harvest to pack.

Size and what's included

500 g of dried whole flowers, origin Ukraine. Supplied loose; store in an airtight container on arrival.

A considered gift

A thoughtful present for someone who makes candles, soap, or botanical crafts, or for a tea-lover who enjoys blending their own loose infusions. The quantity makes it genuinely useful rather than merely decorative.

Common questions

Are these suitable for use in food or drink?
That depends on the specific flower variety, which is not stated for this listing. If you intend to use them in tisanes or cooking, confirm the botanical species before use, not all dried flowers are culinary-safe.

How should I store them once opened?
In a sealed, airtight container kept away from light, heat, and moisture. A dark cupboard or tin works well. Avoid anywhere near a kettle or oven.

Will the colour fade over time?
Dried botanicals do fade gradually, particularly in bright light. Stored correctly in a dark, dry space, most varieties hold their depth for a year or more.