Bishy Barnabee’s Cottage Garden

Dried Flower Bunches

Ready-tied, ready to display — hand-bundled on our Norfolk farm

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A hand displays Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd’s Candytuft Dried seed pods with thin stems against weathered dark wood—a great choice for rustic wedding arrangements.
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Candytuft Dried

Dried Candytuft Bunch (Iberis) If your dried arrangement…

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Echinops Dried by Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd features spiky blue-grey Globe Thistle flower heads, artfully arranged on a rustic green wooden surface with peeling paint.
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Echinops Dried

Dried Echinops Bunch (Globe Thistle) Echinops, or Globe…

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A hand holds a bunch of Gypsophila Dried from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd, featuring delicate small white flowers with thin green stems in front of a dark grey wooden fence.
Dried Flowers

Gypsophila Dried

Dried Gypsophila Bunch (Baby's Breath) Gypsophila, or Baby's…

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Dried flower bunches — your questions answered

How big is a typical dried flower bunch?

Our bunches are hand-tied to be substantial enough to use straight away. Most contain around 20 to 30 stems, measuring roughly 50 to 60cm tall depending on variety. Some delicate varieties like gypsophila come in larger volume bunches; sturdier stems like eucalyptus and reed grass in smaller numbers. Each product page lists the specific count and dimensions.

Can I combine different bunches in one arrangement?

That's often the most beautiful approach. Pair a soft volume builder like gypsophila or reed grass with a structural element like seed heads or eucalyptus, then add a colour focal point such as strawflowers or larkspur. The cottage garden look favours abundance and texture — don't be afraid to mix three or four bunches into one display.

How long do bunches last?

A well-cared-for bunch lasts for years. Colour will gradually soften from year one onwards — the brightest pinks and reds fade soonest, while the natural creams, browns, and silvers hold remarkably well. Many customers tell us their bunches still look beautiful three or four years on, simply paler and more vintage in tone.

Should I add water?

No — dried flowers should never be put in water. Water makes the stems go soft and encourages mould. They need a dry vase only. If you're using a clear vase, fill the base with dried moss, sand, or small pebbles to anchor the stems and hide the cut ends.