Dry Flower Business

Dry Flower Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Few things bring the beauty of nature indoors like dried flowers. This business model revolves around sourcing, drying, arranging, and selling various floral designs for home decor, gifts, and special occasions.

In simple terms, you start by procuring fresh flowers, drying them through various techniques, and creating arrangements or bouquets tailored for different customer needs. The dried flower market has a timeless appeal and a lower risk of spoilage compared to fresh flowers.

Imagine the satisfaction of creating bespoke, eco-friendly products that can last for years, reducing waste and providing lasting beauty. With growing consumer interest in sustainable and unique home decor, a dried flower business offers a gratifying blend of artistry and entrepreneurship.

Starting this business requires attention to detail, a creative eye, and consistency in sourcing and drying techniques. If you’re ready to turn nature’s fleeting beauty into enduring art, this could be the captivating venture you’re looking for.

In this list, you'll find real-world dry flower business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a dry flower business that makes money.

1. Milla Rose ($115K/year)

Ali Matkowsky, the founder of Milla Rose, came up with the idea for her dried flower arrangement business after receiving a dried flower arrangement for Mother's Day. She noticed the growing trend of people investing more in home renovation and decoration during the Melbourne lockdowns, and decided to create a brand that stood out from the competition. With her background in SEO and product photography, she launched her Shopify store and started selling arrangements through Google ads and organic Instagram followers. Within her third month, she made nearly $10,000 in revenue, leading her to quit her job and focus on growing Milla Rose full-time.

How much money it makes: $115K/year
How much did it cost to start: $250
How many people on the team: 3

With Just $300, I Started A Dried Flower Arrangement Business And Now Make $10K/Month

Milla Rose, a boutique online flower arrangement business based in Melbourne, Australia, started as a side project in a bedroom and has grown into a nearly $10k a month business, with monthly revenue doubling since last year, selling almost 3000 arrangements to all corners of Australia.

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