BIODEGRADABLE PETAL ADVICE

Are your petals biodegradable?

All our freeze dried petals are biodegradable so you can wedding or celebrate your event with peace of mind, as the petals will naturally biodegrade when subject to the elements. If you are using the petals outdoors, there is no need to clean up or dispose of the petals, they’re like flowers in a garden, they will naturally biodegrade on their own.

Wedding and event venues recommend only using biodegradable petal confetti as it’s environmentally friendly and they don’t need to clean up after your celebration. Check with your venue that they allow confetti. Our petals are highly recommended by venues and real couples.

Do you offer petal samples?

We are regularly updating images of our petals to reflect their true colour and beauty. We no longer offer petal samples due to customer feedback. To see what your choice of petals look like in real life, we recommend ordering a 1 Litre box of petals. 1 Litre provides 8-10 handfuls which is an ideal quantity to help you decide on your perfect petal colours. You can incorporate these petals into your wedding invites, an engagement photoshoot, share them with your bridal party or take them to venue or supplier appointments.

How long do the petals last?

Our petals appear to look like fresh flower petals, but they are actually carefully dried with state-of-the-art freeze drier facilities in the UK. This means they will hold their stunning colour and shape for up to 3 months, which is far longer than fresh flowers.

How is biodegradable confetti made?

All our rose and hydrangea petals are sourced from around the world to ensure only the best quality flowers are used. We then freeze dry flowers on site in the UK and de-petal them by hand especially for you . During the freeze drying process moisture is carefully removed which dramatically slows down their ageing process, meaning you can enjoy them for longer.

How to use petals for your wedding or special occasion

Our biodegradable petals are used for decoration or throwing confetti for special events like luxury weddings, celebrations, proposals, anniversaries, parties, Valentine’s Day and more. Our petals have been featured in Hollywood films, and even luxury hotels.

How much petal confetti should I order?

We’ve developed an online calculator to work out how many petals you need for throwing confetti, to create an aisle or walkway of petals, and also for table decorations too.

Use the Petal Calculator to find out how many litres of petals you need for your event.

When should I order my wedding confetti?

Freeze dried petals hold their stunning colour and shape for up to 3 months when stored away from heat, moisture and light. Once you’ve decided what colours you’d like, order today and choose immediate dispatch if your event is less than 3 months away, or Pre-order today for events over 3 months away and have everything dispatched 1 month before your event, when you need them.

How does Pre-Ordering my Wedding Confetti work?

You place your order as normal, let us know when you event is, like a wedding, anniversary or special date and we will dispatch your order 1 month before hand.

Do the flower petals stain?

The majority of our freeze dried petals are dye-free so they will not stain. The only petals that are dyed to achieve a bright rich colour are: Apple Green, Rainbow, Mulberry and Chelsea Blue, it is possible they may stain light surfaces.

How do I store my petals?

To maintain the freeze dried petals shape and colour, store them away from heat, moisture and light in their original packaging until you need them. Our petals will keep their best for up to 3 months, some colours do last longer than this.

Can I make a custom confetti mix?

Create your own bespoke mixture of petals with Pick & Mix. Perfect for making a big impression for unique weddings, anniversaries, celebrations and even branded events. We have a huge collection of petal colours, create your own custom blend of petals.

What to do if your event has been affected by Covid-19

If your event has been affected by Covid-19 and you’ve made the difficult decision to postpone, you can change your Pre-Order dispatch date or if you don’t know what your new event date is, we can put your order on hold. Please email enquiries@petalsandroses.com with your order number and let us know what you’d like to do.

Alternatively if you’ve already received your petals, make sure to store them away from heat, moisture and light. They should last up to 3 months.

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PRESERVED ROSES ADVICE

Why Choose Preserved Roses?

Our preserved roses last up to 1 year and require no water or light to remain beautiful and vibrant, making them the perfect gift for someone that loves roses without the hassle of looking after them.

These stunning long-lasting roses make the idea gift for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and many other special occasions. Not only will the recipient not need to maintain them, but it’s the gift that keeps giving as they last 12 months, making them far more environmentally friendly than fresh or artificial roses, but more cost effective too.

How are the roses preserved?

The preserving process starts when the flower is harvested at its peak, then plant sap and water are carefully replaced with a specific mixture of plant-based and bio-degradable preservation formula to keep it looking fresh.

How do I look after my 1 year roses?

The only care a preserved flower requires is occasional removal of dust, ideally with an air spray, air blower or alternatively gentle dusting with a soft cloth.

Due to the preserving process it is possible preserved flowers may stain light surfaces. To keep the colour as vibrant as possible and make the most of your preserved rose avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

Are 1 year roses environmentally friendly?

These preserved roses are much more efficient than fresh-cut flowers, due to their long shelf life and low energy transport and storage. The result is that the preserved flowers have a carbon footprint significantly lower than for both fresh-cut and artificial flowers. Help protect the environment one rose at the time.

Our Preserved Roses last so much longer than fresh flowers meaning you can enjoy them for longer and it makes them more cost effective than buying new flowers every week.

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Get in Touch

If you have any queries please get in touch via our contact page or email enquiries@petalsandroses.com