Precious Petals

Petal Garden, Inc.

Precious Petals

Petal Garden, Inc.

126 Park Ave

Binghamton, NY 13903

Binghamton area:

(607) 724-2139

  or toll free at

(866) 878-5770

Nationwide shipping available.

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 Precious Petals

The Freeze Dry Process

Your flowers are first pre-treated in solutions which increase durability and maintain color. They are then placed in a specimen chamber and frozen to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, the air is removed from the chamber to form a vacuum and the flowers give up their water through a process called sublimation. The drying process takes about two weeks to complete and the end result is beautiful.

Northstar 3666 Freeze Drier

In general, freeze dried flowers retain 85-95% of their color and same shape they are frozen in. However, some flowers do better than others. 

Freeze dried flowers will last for many years with the proper care.  Their environment is the biggest factor. We have some samples which are over nine years old. Over time, however, some colors may fade slightly. For longevity, the flowers should be placed in a sealed display and out of direct sunlight in a temperature controlled room.