Dried flowers continue to rise in popularity and many of the most suitable flowers are now high up in our bestselling lists. They make a brilliant budget and eco-friendly option; rather than buying flowers flown in from overseas during the winter months, you can have vasefuls of your own long-lasting and low-maintenance, home-dried garden flowers. The simplest way to dry them is to remove the foliage, tie them in small bunches then hang them upside down in a warm, dry and well-ventilated space.

So that you can try for yourself we are offering a free packet of Helichrysum bracteatum, Bright Rose with every order over £10 (excluding P&P) this weekend! Simply use the code DRIED23 at the checkout and a packet will be added to your basket. Offer ends Sunday 19th February.

We asked Layla Robinson, a dried flower expert, for her favourite varieties (you can see her designs on Instagram @laylarobinsondesign). A few of her choices are below but for more of Layla's favourites you can visit our latest news page. For all varieties suitable for drying click HERE

Helichrysum bracteatum monstrosum, Mixed

Xeranthemum annuum
 

Ammobium alatum
 

Limonium suworowii
 

Craspedia globosa
 

Helipterum roseum, 'Pierrot'
 

Lagurus ovatus, 'Bunny Tails'
 

Delphinium consolida, 'Salmon Beauty'