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How to preserve dead flowers
Trim excess material.
Get rid of any extra leaves, branches, or other foliage growing from the stem with your fingers or a pair of scissors. If desired, clip the stem to a shorter length if it is longer than six inches, but leave at least a half-foot of length.
Place the flower (s) well away from direct sunlight once you do so that they do not lose their color. This method works well for any flower that is partially dry and not prone to wilting.