By Oneiry Almonte · Lead Floral Designer, ONY Flowers

Real flowers that last for years, designed in Salt Lake City

Dried flower arrangements are real botanicals that have been dehydrated or preserved so they keep their shape and color for years instead of days. ONY designs them right here in Salt Lake City. They need no water and no trimming — you set them down and enjoy them. Kept dry and out of direct sun, they hold up for one to three years or more.

Ours are modern, not the dusty potpourri of the past. We mix bleached ferns, fluffy pampas grass, palm spears, and seed pods into pieces that feel more like art than a bouquet. Pick up free at our studio, or we'll ship anywhere in the lower 48.

What you can order

  • Dried market bunches — wrapped lavender, eucalyptus, bunny tails, and pampas grass to arrange yourself.
  • Finished arrangements — designed in a vessel and ready to set down.
  • Custom drop-in pieces — built for your vase and your room. Send a photo and we'll match it.
  • Dried wedding bouquets — a keepsake you keep forever. Pairs with our wedding flowers.
  • Large installations — floating baby's breath, wall-mounted palm and ruscus, and room dividers for homes and businesses.

Why Salt Lake City chooses ONY

  • They last for years, so you buy once instead of every week.
  • No water, no upkeep — perfect for high shelves, dark corners, and second homes.
  • They thrive in our dry desert climate, where fresh stems struggle.
  • Zero waste — we dry our own unsold fresh stems before they spoil to close the loop.
  • We ship nationwide, so you can send a piece of Utah to anyone.

How to order

  • 1. Tell us the space. Send a photo of the room and the vase, plus the colors you're after.
  • 2. We design it. We build a custom piece to fit, mixing dried and preserved elements for texture.
  • 3. Pick up or ship. Grab it free at our Salt Lake City studio, or we'll pack it carefully and ship it to you.

Custom installations for homes and businesses

Because dried flowers don't need water, we can hang them in ways fresh flowers can't — on ceilings, walls, beams, and arches. At home, picture a cloud of dried baby's breath over the dining table or a palm-and-ruscus piece above the fireplace. For businesses, we work with salons, boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants on window displays and room dividers that add softness without a weekly flower bill. We design across the valley and up to Park City. For events, we also rent large dried arches and backdrops, which costs less than buying.

Pricing

Dried market bunches are the most affordable way in, and finished arrangements are priced by size and the materials we use. Custom installations are quoted per project after we see the space, and event rentals are priced per piece. There's no minimum to order a bunch or a small arrangement. Call us at (970) 708-4682 and we'll quote it straight.

Care and shipping

Keep them dry and out of direct sun, and be gentle since the stems are brittle. Dust them with a cool hairdryer or compressed air, not a cloth. Avoid steamy bathrooms — though preserved eucalyptus holds up for a while. For shipping, we secure the stems and wrap the heads so they arrive ready to display. Want to learn the plants behind these designs? The Old Farmer's Almanac is a great reference, and if you're decorating a local space, Visit Salt Lake can point you to more of the city.

Dried Flower FAQs

How long do dried flower arrangements last?

Kept dry and out of direct sunlight, they last one to three years or more before the colors fade or the stems get brittle. They're a real investment in decor that you buy once instead of replacing every week.

Do dried flowers need water?

No, never water them. Moisture is the enemy of dried flowers — it can make the stems mold or droop. Keep them in a dry spot, away from humidifiers, showers, and damp basements.

Can you ship dried arrangements?

Yes. Unlike fresh flowers, dried arrangements are sturdy enough to ship across the contiguous United States. We pack them carefully to limit shedding, so they arrive ready to display. Local customers can also pick up free at our studio.

Will the pampas grass shed everywhere?

Pampas grass naturally sheds a little. We spray ours with a professional sealant to cut that down, and we suggest keeping it in a low-traffic spot. A light spritz of strong-hold hairspray every few months helps too.

Do you make custom dried arrangements and installations?

Yes. Send us a photo of your vase and your room and we'll build a custom drop-in arrangement for the space. We also create large installations for homes and businesses — floating baby's breath over an island, or wall-mounted palm and ruscus pieces.

How do I dust them off?

Use a hairdryer on the coolest, lowest setting, or a can of compressed air, held at a distance to gently blow the dust off. Don't use a duster or cloth — it can snag and break the delicate petals.