Dried flowers are often referred to as 'everlasting' or 'forever' flowers, but this is a bit of a myth! Most dried flowers will last for approximately three years if kept dry and dust free. If dried flowers get damp or wet, this causes them to rehydrate and then rot. The dried nature of flowers often means that they are very brittle, and varieties may drop a small amount of leaves of seeds - this is unavoidable. Handle your dried flowers with care to limit shedding.