Beautiful Alliums

The drying process takes at least three weeks. This may be a long time for alliums to take up residency in your home, so be sure to pick a spot where they can hang undisturbed. The room should be cool, dark and feature good ventilation. Run a clothes line, rope or a piece of twine or wire in the room to hang the stems to set up your new drying space. Your goal is to create a secure, mini drying line, similar to that used to dry clothes.

When you’re ready, gather the flowers and remove any ancillary foliage. Group bundles of two or three stems and wrap a rubber band around the midsection. Then, attach the stems to the line with a binder or paper clip; some people use chip bag clips. The alliums should be fully dry in three to six weeks, depending on the moisture and humidity levels in your home.