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Pressed Flower Magic: 20 Beginner-Friendly UK Blooms + Floral Frame Printables to Fall in Love With

 





Easy-to-Press UK Flowers for Beginners

  1. Pansies – Delicate and vibrant; press beautifully flat.

  2. Violas – Mini pansies that hold colour and shape well.

  3. Primroses – Lovely early bloomers with soft pastel shades.

  4. Daisies – Classic and simple, great for layering.

  5. Forget-me-nots – Tiny and dainty, perfect for accents.

  6. Geraniums (Hardy Cranesbill) – Their thin petals press easily.

  7. Cornflowers – Bold colour and texture, great for rustic designs.

  8. Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) – Press well and have a whimsical look.

  9. Buttercups – Glossy petals add cheerful yellow pops.

  10. Sweet Alyssum – Clusters of tiny white flowers that dry neatly.

  11. Cosmos – Flat-faced flowers that retain their structure.

  12. Calendula (Pot Marigold) – Easy to grow and rich in golden hues.

  13. Lavender – Fragrant and holds its shape beautifully.

  14. Marigolds (Tagetes) – Bold, long-lasting colour.

  15. Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) – Delicate yet sturdy, dries with charm.

  16. Heather – Hardy and textural, great for corners and edges.

  17. Feverfew – Mini daisy-like blooms with herbal history.

  18. Hydrangea (small petals) – Petal clusters press beautifully.

  19. Petunias – Velvety petals and strong colour.

  20. Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette’ – Button-like blooms that flatten well.



🧡 Bring It All Together…


With your pressed florals ready and your Floral Focus Frame Sheet printed, you’ve got everything you need to create beautiful, natural cards full of texture, elegance, and charm. Whether you’re making keepsakes, thank-you cards, or just playing with blooms from your garden, this duo is a dream combination.
✨ And the best part? You can download the Floral Focus Frame Sheet today and print it as many times as you like. It’s a perfect staple for any floral-themed project — especially when paired with nature’s beauty.


You can find all of the Floral Focus Frame Sheet downloads here:
https://shop.obyd.co.uk/collection/floral-focus-frame-set-for-handmade-and-preserved-pressed-flowers

For all of the printable flower and leaves sheets you can find them here:
https://shop.obyd.co.uk/collection/flower-former-and-foliage-sheets








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