A hand holds a bundle of Lepidium sativum Dried by Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd with light-colored wildflowers, set against a dark wooden background.
Grown in Norfolk

Lepidium sativum Dried

Dried stems, hand-harvested from our Norfolk farm

£6.00 Free UK delivery on orders over £30

Dried Lepidium Bunch (Penny Cress)

You might know Cress as a salad garnish, but if you let it grow tall and go to seed, it transforms into something spectacular. Lepidium sativum produces branched, wiry stems covered in hundreds of tiny, flat, coin-shaped seed pods.

Dried to a beautiful shade of warm green-bronze, these stems create a "cloud" of texture that is crisper and more defined than soft grasses. It is the perfect "filler" foliage, adding volume, airiness, and intricate detail to bouquets, buttonholes, and wreaths without shedding or drooping.


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🌿 What is Dried Lepidium?

This is the mature seed stage of common Garden Cress (often called "Pepper Grass" by florists). We harvest the stems just as the seed pods form but before they shatter.

The Texture: The tiny pods are flat and papery. Because they are arranged on multiple fine branches, one single stem fills a lot of space, making it a very economical way to bulk out a vase.

🎨 Styling Ideas

Lepidium is the ultimate supporting act:

  • Wreaths: It is sturdy and easy to wire. Use it to create a textured base for an autumn wreath before adding focal flowers.
  • Buttonholes: Its small scale makes it perfect for wedding buttonholes. A sprig of Lepidium adds greenery and texture without wilting.
  • The "Wild" Vase: Mix it with other "hedgerow" style dried flowers like Wheat and Poppy Heads for a natural, rustic look.
📋 Product Specifications
Plant Type Dried Lepidium (Cress Seed Heads)
Colour Natural Warm Green / Bronze / Tan
Stem Length Approx. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed)
Bunch Size Generous Hand-Tied Bunch
Lifespan Years (if kept dry)
Great for 🌾 Adding Volume
👔 Buttonholes
🧶 Craft Projects

Perfect Dried Companions

Create a stunning everlasting bouquet by pairing Lepidium with bold focal flowers:

  • 🌸 Strawflowers (Helichrysum): The Colour Pop. The intricate, busy texture of the Lepidium is the perfect background to show off the bold, shiny petals of the Strawflowers.
  • 🌾 Dried Wheat: The Harvest Look. Combining the bronze-green of Lepidium with the golden yellow of Wheat creates a classic, warming autumn display.

⚠️ Scent Note
Dried Lepidium has a faint, earthy, peppery scent (it is a cress, after all!). This is natural and fades over time, but it adds to the rustic authenticity of the stems.

🏆 Grown in Norfolk

Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring zero air miles and 100% natural beauty.

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.