A Note About Nature
Every flower is as unique as the moment it represents. Some press beautifully, holding their shape and color with ease. Others are more delicate, naturally more fragile, or prone to slight color shifts. Because of this, pressed flower preservation always carries an element of unpredictability.
Bloom quality is influenced by many natural factors:
• The age of the flower at harvest
• Possible chemicals used during growing
• Conditioning or preservatives added by florists
• Moisture content and thickness of petals
• Bugs or unseen environmental stress
Even when handled perfectly, some flowers may experience spontaneous browning or fading. Especially thick or highly saturated blooms tend to retain more water, which can lead to discoloration. We approach each flower with intention, experience, and care, helping it press as beautifully as possible.
There are some flowers that rarely press well, yet we are always happy to try. If a flower proves unpressable and we know it is a variety that typically presses well, we will replace it with a bloom from our own curated inventory. Any unused or unpressable florals will be returned to you in a small keepsake bag.
Your flowers tell a story. We honor that story, no matter how each bloom behaves.
Flowers We Commonly Press
• Roses
• Ranunculus
• Butterfly Ranunculus
• Peonies
• Dahlias
• Lisianthus
• Cosmos
• Anemone
• Daisies / Chamomile
• Zinnia
• Marigold
• Celosia
• Gomphrena
• Hydrangea
• Yarrow
• Carnation
• Delphinium
• Stock
• Queen Anne’s Lace
• Sweet Pea
• Veronica
• Scabiosa
• Poppy
Flowers Less Likely to Press Well
These flowers often contain excess moisture or thickness that can lead to browning or discoloration. While results vary, we are always willing to try.
• Thick tropicals
• Very wet garden roses
• Succulents
• Protea (can be attempted in pieces)
• Certain orchids
• Certain lilies
•Calla lily
Greenery and leaves behave much like they do in nature. When a leaf begins to age, it naturally shifts in color, slowly fading into warm tones of brown, gold, or muted green. Over time, most greenery will deepen in color or take on an earthy fade when pressed. This is a natural part of the preservation process and reflects the way nature records the passing of time.
If these flowers cannot be pressed successfully, we will include them in your return keepsake bag.