A hand holds a small bouquet of Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd’s Achillea Marshmallow Dried flowers with thin green stems—ideal as a wedding bouquet filler—in front of a dark gray wooden wall.
Grown in Norfolk

Achillea Marshmallow Dried

Dried stems, hand-harvested from our Norfolk farm

£9.99 Free UK delivery on orders over £30


If you love the look of Gypsophila (Baby's Breath) but hate how brittle and messy it can be when dried, Achillea 'Marshmallow' is your new best friend. Unlike standard flat Yarrow, this variety produces sprays of double, button-like flowers that look like tiny marshmallows or popcorn.

Dried to a beautiful shade of antique ivory-cream, it provides a "frothy" texture that softens any arrangement. It is incredibly durable, making it the perfect filler for autumn wreaths, buttonholes, and vintage-style bouquets where you need volume and lightness without the shedding.


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🌿 About these Stems

These are the air-dried stems of Achillea ptarmica 'Marshmallow'.

The Colour: While pure white when fresh, these flowers dry to a lovely warm cream or parchment colour. This gives them a sophisticated, antique look rather than a stark, artificial white.

🎨 Styling Ideas

Achillea 'Marshmallow' is the ultimate neutral mixer:

  • The Wedding Filler: Use it exactly as you would Gypsophila. It fills the gaps between larger flowers (like Roses or Peonies) and adds an airy, romantic feel.
  • Wreaths: Because the stems are branched, you can cut them down into smaller pieces to tuck into moss wreaths. The little white buttons look like snow against pine or fir.
  • Buttonholes: It is tough enough to withstand being pinned to a lapel without crumbling.
📋 Product Specifications
Plant Type Dried Achillea ptarmica (Sneezewort)
Colour Cream / Ivory / Off-White
Stem Length Approx. 40cm - 50cm
Bunch Size Generous Bunch (Branched stems)
Lifespan Years (keep dry)
Great for 👰 Rustic Weddings
☁️ Gyp Alternative
🎄 Christmas Wreaths

Perfect Dried Companions

Create a beautiful meadow look by pairing 'Marshmallow' with other textures:

  • 💜 Dried Lavender: The Classic Duo. White buttons and purple spikes are a timeless combination. The scent of the lavender adds another dimension to the display.
  • 🌾 Dried Oats (Avena): The Harvest Look. The golden, hanging seed heads of oats mix perfectly with the creamy Achillea for a relaxed, farmhouse kitchen aesthetic.

⚠️ Colour Note
Please remember that dried white flowers are rarely "paper white." They dry to a natural, vintage cream/parchment shade which blends beautifully with other dried stems.

🏆 Grown in Norfolk

Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.

Grown

Norfolk, UK

  • Hand-harvested and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk
  • Colour-fast for months — keep out of direct sunlight
  • Eco-friendly compostable packaging throughout
🌾 Every stem was grown and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk — not imported or bought in.

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🌿 Care & display tips
Keep your dried flowers out of direct sunlight and away from damp — both will fade and soften the stems over time. No water needed. Arrange loosely in a vase or tie with twine for a hanging display. Handle gently as dried stems can be brittle.
💐 Using in arrangements
Dried flowers work beautifully with other dried stems, pampas grass, and seed heads. If using in a wreath or floral foam, wire the stems first for extra security. For wedding work, we recommend ordering a little extra to allow for any breakage during handling.
📬 Delivery & packaging
Dried flowers are packed carefully in a rigid box to protect the stems in transit. Dispatched within 2–3 working days. All packaging is compostable or recyclable. Free delivery on orders over £30.