What Is a Preserved Bloom?
ZESO preserved blooms are 100% real flowers, carefully harvested at their peak and preserved through a proprietary, non-toxic flower preservation process. Using plant-based glycerin and eco-certified, food-safe dyes, ZESO ensures that every bloom retains its natural softness, shape, and vivid color for years—without water, sunlight, or maintenance.
Our Eco-Friendly Preservation Method
The secret behind ZESO’s preserved flowers lies in replacing each bloom’s natural sap with plant-based glycerin. This gentle formula helps maintain the flower’s soft texture and flexible petals. To restore color, ZESO uses minimal amounts of food-grade pigments—including beetroot red, turmeric (curcumin), or spirulina extract. These ingredients, commonly found in candies and beverages, are completely non-toxic, safe to touch, and gentle on the skin.
Every preserved rose is crafted using biodegradable materials in an environmentally conscious setting. Packaging may include recyclable kraft paper or PET plastic components, and ZESO continues to reduce waste while advancing toward a carbon-neutral supply chain. This commitment reflects ZESO’s mission: to create sustainable preserved flowers that respect nature while enhancing modern living.
Where Our Preserved Flowers Begin
ZESO Blooms are cultivated in high-elevation flower farms near the 25th parallel north, at around 1,890 meters above sea level. These farms enjoy over 2,200 hours of sunlight annually, year-round mild temperatures (15–18°C), and a frost-free growing season lasting over 240 days. The region’s red, mineral-rich soil nourishes roses with vibrant pigment and consistent form—ideal for creating premium preserved roses with lasting beauty.
Each bloom is hand-harvested at its peak—just before full bloom—when the color is richest and the petals are most supple. This timing ensures optimal conditions for the preservation process to follow.
Step 1: Gentle Dehydration & Sap Extraction
Once harvested, the flowers enter a low-humidity, temperature-controlled environment to remove natural sap and moisture without applying heat. Unlike conventional drying, this gentle dehydration maintains each bloom’s original structure and cellular integrity. During this stage, over 50% of harvested flowers are set aside due to imperfections, ensuring that only pristine specimens continue to the next phase.
ZESO repurposes unused flowers for culinary or secondary uses—reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
Step 2: Rehydration and Color Infusion
Selected blooms are immersed in a nutrient-rich solution of plant-based glycerin and food-safe dyes such as turmeric, beet extract, or spirulina. This step replaces the natural sap, rehydrating the flower from within and preserving its softness while enhancing its color. Some colors—like white—are left untouched for their pure, timeless appearance.
The entire preserved flower process is carefully controlled over several days to ensure even absorption, color stability, and non-toxicity. This method creates eco-friendly preserved flowers that look and feel natural for years.
Step 3: Final Drying and Quality Inspection
Following infusion, each flower undergoes a final stabilization phase in a climate-controlled chamber for five to seven days. This allows internal moisture to balance naturally, locking in softness, color, and shape. No heating or baking is used—the process mimics natural air-drying in an optimized environment.
Every bloom is hand-inspected to ensure perfect symmetry, flexibility, and hue consistency. Only about 40% of the originally harvested flowers meet ZESO’s high standards.
Step 4: Packaging and Long-Term Preservation
Each bloom is packaged with care to prevent deformation, humidity damage, and UV exposure. Materials include moisture-resistant kraft boxes or transparent casings designed to protect the preserved flowers during storage and transit. The entire journey—from harvest to packaging—takes about 10–15 days, resulting in long-lasting preserved blooms perfect for home décor, floral design, and gifting.
Explore our collections to see the final creations:
Preserved Rose Blooms
Preserved Rose Boxes
All Flowers & Blooms
Why Choose Preserved Flowers?
Preserved flowers are real flowers that have been expertly treated to last between two and five years—without water or sunlight. Unlike dried flowers, which can become brittle and lose color, preserved blooms remain soft and vivid. And unlike artificial flowers, they’re 100% natural, biodegradable, and safe for the environment.
These qualities make ZESO preserved flowers ideal for lasting gifts, home décor, and DIY floral design projects. They combine the best of natural beauty with modern sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are preserved flowers real?
Yes. Preserved flowers are 100% real and undergo a natural preservation process using plant-based glycerin and food-safe dyes. This treatment allows them to maintain their softness, structure, and vibrant color for years.
How are preserved flowers different from dried or artificial flowers?
Unlike fresh flowers that wilt within days, preserved blooms last up to five years. Compared to dried flowers, they remain flexible and colorful instead of fragile and faded. And unlike artificial flowers, they’re made from real petals and stems—offering authenticity and a natural aesthetic.
How long do preserved flowers last?
With proper care—avoiding direct sunlight and moisture—ZESO preserved blooms can last two to five years, keeping their shape and color beautifully intact.
Experience the Art of Sustainable Beauty
At ZESO BLOOMS, we believe preserved flowers are more than just decor — they’re a fusion of nature and science, capturing beauty at its peak and preserving it for years to come. Our mission is to make eco-friendly preserved roses and everlasting flowers that inspire creativity and respect for nature.
Discover more at www.zeso.ca — your home for sustainable preserved flowers in Canada.
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