If you're looking for dried strawflower in Canada, you've probably noticed that there are a lot of options — and a pretty huge range in pricing. You can find inexpensive dried strawflowers on Etsy and Amazon, order bunches directly from a Canadian flower farm, or buy larger quantities from a wholesale grower. But there's one thing I'd recommend looking into before you make a decision: where were the flowers actually grown?
I'm a flower farmer in Blackstock, Ontario, just outside Toronto, and I specialize in growing flowers specifically for drying. I grow dried flowers for weddings, dried bouquets, DIY projects, bunches and wholesale orders, and strawflower is one of the varieties I come back to every year because it dries exceptionally well.
One of the best things about dried flowers is that they can be shipped. Unlike fresh flowers, you're not dealing with a tiny window of time where everything has to arrive perfectly fresh, so a small flower farm in Ontario can send dried strawflower to someone in Alberta, British Columbia or anywhere in between.
So if you're looking for Ontario-grown dried strawflower, Canadian dried flowers, wedding flowers, or simply an affordable source for your next DIY project, here are some of the places I'd look.
Quick comparison: dried strawflower prices in Canada
Prices can change depending on the harvest, colour, quantity and whether you're buying retail or wholesale, so think of this as a general comparison rather than a permanent price list.
| Farm / vendor | Location | What they offer | Approx. price |
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| Harvest Hill Flower Farm | Blackstock, Ontario | Dried strawflower stems + wholesale | $20 / 10 stems retail |
| The Secret Garden | Ontario | Dried strawflower bunches | $12.95 / bunch |
| Lady's Hat Farm | Alberta | Dried strawflower bunches | $20 / bunch |
| TheFridayFlorist | Scotland, Ontario | Loose dried strawflower heads | From $15 |
| Etsy marketplace | Various | Stems, bunches + loose heads | Roughly $5–$30+ |
| FiftyFlowers | U.S. | Bulk dried strawflower | Varies by quantity |
The price difference can look pretty dramatic at first, but there's an important catch: these aren't always apples-to-apples comparisons. One seller might be selling 10 long stems, another might be selling 15 shorter stems, and another might be selling 50 loose flower heads.
And then there's the question of origin. If you're specifically looking for Canadian-grown flowers, I wouldn't assume that a listing on a Canadian website or Etsy Canada means the flowers were grown in Canada.
Harvest Hill Flower Farm — Blackstock, Ontario
I'm Sarah, and I run Harvest Hill Flower Farm in Blackstock, Ontario. I grow flowers from seed with the intention of drying them, so I choose varieties based not only on how they look fresh, but on how well they'll hold their colour, shape and texture once they're dried.
Strawflower is one of those varieties that I particularly love. I harvest it at different stages throughout the season, because a partially closed strawflower gives you a completely different look from one that's fully open. Once harvested, the flowers are brought into my barn and naturally air-dried.
My retail dried strawflower is sold in bunches of 10 stems with stems at least 12 inches long. I also offer other dried flowers such as statice and greenery so you can build your own mix of flowers for a bouquet or arrangement. My flowers are grown here on the farm and shipped across Canada.
I also offer wholesale dried flowers for florists, wedding professionals, shops and other small businesses. Wholesale pricing makes more sense when you're buying hundreds of stems or loose flower heads rather than a few bunches for a DIY project.
Best for: Ontario-grown flowers, DIY wedding flowers, florists, dried bouquets and wholesale orders.
The Secret Garden — Ontario
The Secret Garden is another Ontario option worth checking out if you're looking for locally grown dried flowers.
The farm and flower shop are connected to Creekside Flower Farm, where Amanda and her daughters grow seasonal flowers near Milton, Ontario. Their farm-grown flowers include strawflower, dahlias, zinnias, amaranth and other varieties that transition beautifully into dried arrangements. Their flowers are grown without chemicals and hand-harvested.
Their dried strawflower bunches have been listed at around $12.95 per bunch, making them a nice option if you only need a smaller amount rather than a larger wholesale order.
Best for: Ontario-grown flowers, smaller DIY projects, home décor and locally grown dried bouquets.
Lady's Hat Farm — Alberta
If you're in Western Canada, Lady's Hat Farm is one I'd definitely put on your list. They're a flower farm in Alberta that harvests their flowers on the farm and hangs them to dry in their 60-year-old barn. They specifically state that they don't use chemical inputs or alterations on their dried flowers, and they ship dried flowers throughout Canada.
Their individual strawflower bunches have been listed at $20 CAD, with colours including hot pink, apricot/peach, orange and burgundy. Availability changes with the season, so some varieties may be sold out depending on when you're shopping.
Best for: Canadian-grown flowers, Alberta buyers and colourful dried flower bunches.
TheFridayFlorist — Scotland, Ontario
If you don't need long stems, I'd also look at Canadian Etsy sellers who grow their own flowers. TheFridayFlorist is based in Scotland, Ontario, and sells dried strawflower heads in colours such as apricot. Their loose heads are particularly useful for crafts and projects where you don't actually need the stem.
This is an important distinction when you're shopping for dried flowers: if you're making wreaths, cards, flower crowns, wedding confetti or other crafts, paying for a long stem that you're going to cut off doesn't necessarily make sense.
Loose heads can be a much more economical way to buy strawflower.
Best for: Loose flower heads, crafts, wedding details and projects where you don't need stems.
Etsy and Amazon: Why the prices can be so much lower
This is where things get interesting. If you search for dried strawflower on Etsy or Amazon, you'll find listings that are dramatically cheaper than buying directly from a Canadian flower farmer. You might see dozens or even hundreds of dried flower heads for only a few dollars.
And sometimes that's exactly what you need. If you're making a craft project and you're not particularly concerned about where the flowers came from, an inexpensive imported product may be perfectly suitable. But if you're shopping because you specifically want Canadian-grown dried flowers, don't assume the lowest-priced listing is coming from a Canadian farm.
Etsy, for example, currently has a huge range of dried strawflower listings. Some are Canadian sellers, while others are imported products or are shipped from outside Canada. Current listings range from inexpensive bulk flower heads to farm-grown bunches costing considerably more.
Before buying, I'd look for a few things:
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Where is the seller located?
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Where does the package actually ship from?
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Where were the flowers grown?
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Does the seller identify the farm or grower?
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Are the flowers natural, dyed or preserved?
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Are you buying actual stems or flower heads attached to another stem?
There's nothing inherently wrong with imported dried flowers. I just think it's helpful to know what you're buying.
There's a pretty big difference between ordering a handful of inexpensive imported dried flowers for a craft project and intentionally buying Ontario-grown flowers from the farmer who grew them.
What about buying dried strawflower wholesale?
If you're a florist, wedding designer, flower shop, crafter or small business, don't automatically buy dozens of little retail bunches.
Ask flower farms about wholesale pricing. Wholesale dried flowers can be sold by the stem, bunch, weight or loose flower head, depending on the farm and variety. The minimum order is usually going to be much higher than a retail order, but the per-stem or per-head price can be considerably lower.
At Harvest Hill, for example, I offer wholesale dried flowers for florists, wedding professionals and small businesses across Canada. I'm currently taking 2027 wholesale pre-orders, with flowers grown here in Ontario and naturally air-dried on the farm.
For something like strawflower, wholesale can make particularly good sense if you're using it for lots of wedding work throughout the season.
Should you buy stems or loose dried strawflower heads?
This is probably the biggest thing I'd consider before ordering. If you're making a dried bouquet, buy stems. You'll have something you can work with immediately and you won't have to wire each flower yourself.
If you're making wedding confetti, wreaths, crafts, cards, resin projects, flower crowns or small decorative pieces, loose flower heads may be much more economical. You aren't paying for a 12- or 15-inch stem that you're ultimately going to throw away. Shipping is usually cheaper for loose heads too.
For bulk loose heads, I've found that prices can work out to roughly 20–30¢ per head when buying larger quantities directly from a grower, although retail pricing varies quite a bit depending on colour, size and quantity.
For a large wedding or business order, I'd definitely ask a flower farmer about bulk pricing rather than simply multiplying the retail bunch price by the number of stems you need.
Why does dried strawflower look so different from one bunch to another?
One of my favourite things about growing strawflower is that it doesn't all look the same. The stage at which the flower is harvested makes a big difference. Some blooms are picked when they're still fairly closed, while others are allowed to open much further. The result is a bunch with different shapes and textures rather than a collection of perfectly identical flowers.
Strawflower also has that naturally papery texture even when it's fresh, which is one of the reasons it dries so beautifully. Once dried, those papery petals hold their shape and the flowers can retain their colour for a very long time when they're kept out of direct sunlight and away from excessive moisture.
That's why I think strawflower is particularly good for weddings. You can arrange it ahead of time, ship it, move it around, and work with it without having to worry about the short lifespan of fresh flowers.
More Canadian flower farms are offering dried flowers
One of the things I love about the dried flower market in Canada is that more small flower farms are starting to offer dried flowers. It makes sense from a farmer's perspective. Instead of the flower season ending when the first frost arrives, flowers can be harvested, dried and sold throughout the winter. Some farms grow varieties specifically because they're beautiful as dried flowers.
So if you're looking for something specific, I'd actually recommend searching for a flower farm near you before going straight to a large online marketplace.
Try searches such as:
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"Ontario dried flowers"
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"Ontario dried strawflower"
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"Canadian dried flowers"
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"dried flowers near me"
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"flower farm dried flowers Ontario"
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"Canadian-grown dried flowers"
And if a farm doesn't have a shopping cart on their website, don't assume they don't sell dried flowers. A lot of small flower farms sell limited quantities through Instagram, email or local pickup.
FAQ: Buying dried strawflower in Canada
Can dried strawflower be shipped across Canada?
Yes. That's one of the biggest advantages of dried flowers. Once they're properly dried and packaged, they don't have the same time-sensitive shipping requirements as fresh flowers. Many Canadian flower farms ship dried flowers across the country.
Is Canadian-grown dried strawflower more expensive?
Usually, yes, when you're comparing it with inexpensive imported dried flowers.
A small Canadian flower farm has the cost of growing the crop, harvesting it by hand, drying it, sorting it, storing it and packaging it. Imported flowers sold by large marketplaces can be produced and packaged on a completely different scale.
That doesn't mean you always need to buy locally. It just means you're comparing two very different products.
Where can I buy Ontario-grown dried strawflower?
There are several Ontario flower farms and growers offering dried flowers, including farms around the GTA and other parts of the province. Harvest Hill Flower Farm in Blackstock is one option, and there are also Ontario growers selling through Etsy and their own farm websites.
Is Etsy dried strawflower Canadian?
Not necessarily. Etsy is a marketplace rather than a single supplier, so you'll find Canadian-grown flowers alongside imported products. If Canadian-grown flowers are important to you, check the seller's location and look for information about where the flowers were actually grown.
Is Amazon dried strawflower Canadian?
Again, not necessarily. A product being available through Amazon Canada doesn't mean it was grown in Canada. If you're specifically looking for Canadian-grown flowers, I'd recommend buying directly from a Canadian flower farm whenever possible.
What is the cheapest way to buy dried strawflower?
If you don't need stems, look for loose flower heads in bulk. This can be considerably more economical than buying individual stemmed bunches. For large quantities, contact a flower farmer about wholesale pricing. If you're buying hundreds of stems or flower heads, retail pricing isn't necessarily your best option. You can always add your own stems to loose heads too!
Are loose strawflower heads good for wedding décor?
Absolutely. They're particularly useful for wedding confetti, flat-lay details, place settings, wreaths, flower crowns, cake flowers, and DIY projects. If you're creating a bouquet, though, I'd stick with stemmed flowers unless you're comfortable wiring individual flower heads yourself.
How long does dried strawflower last?
With reasonable care, dried strawflower can last for years. Keep it somewhere dry and avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can cause natural flower colours to fade.
Why are some strawflowers more open than others?
It's mostly down to the stage of harvest. Strawflowers can be harvested when they're relatively closed, partially open or fully open, and each stage creates a different look once dried. I actually like having a mixture. The smaller, tighter blooms add detail, while the larger open flowers make more of a statement.
Buying dried strawflower in Canada: what I'd look for
If I were buying dried strawflower online, I wouldn't necessarily choose the cheapest listing. I'd first decide what I'm actually using it for.
For a DIY wedding bouquet, I'd look for long natural stems and buy directly from a flower farm if having Canadian-grown flowers matters to me. For crafts or confetti, I'd probably skip the stems altogether and look for loose heads in bulk. And if I needed several hundred stems for a business, I'd contact a flower farmer or flower whoelsaler about wholesale pricing.
Most importantly, I'd look at the origin. There are some wonderfully inexpensive dried flowers available online, and there's absolutely a place for them. But if you're specifically searching for Ontario-grown or Canadian-grown dried strawflower, take an extra minute to find out where those flowers came from. You might be surprised by how different two products can be despite looking almost identical in a photograph.
And if you'd like to support a small Canadian flower farm, there are more options becoming available every year.
That's one of my favourite things about dried flowers: the season doesn't have to end when the growing season does.
