Strawflowers (Helichrysum bracteatum in most seed catalogues) are my favorite flowers to grow for drying because of their stunning, long-lasting colours and their cheerful daisy shapes. Overall, they’re pretty straightforward to dry but they can still be susceptible to mould so I wanted to share my tips for how to dry and store them - both full flowers and flower heads only.

I love the look of crinkly dried Rudbeckia flowers … here’s how I dry them to use in everlasting flower arrangements.