What Might My Flowers Look Like in 50 Years?

When preserving natural, organic flowers, there is no way that will totally eliminate the natural fading process.   Below is a framed pressed flower arrangement that is over 50 years old, which the artist acquired from an estate sale.  As you can see, the flowers have held up well but have turned various shades of yellow and brown (antiqued).  They still retain their dark and light shades which preserve the beauty of the artistic arrangement.   Please keep in mind that white flowers are the quickest to fade to an antiqued yellow, so when you select your fabric you should consider how they will look against the fabric in future years.