Q&A for How to Preserve Rose Petals

If you plan to use the rose petals for an event, hydrate them in a humid source. Line a clean large recipient with paper towel, and mist it with water. Place the petals over the paper and spray them with water. Close the lid and make sure it is airtight. Keep it in a cool dark area for 1-2 days, or in a cooler if there is space.

Drying it out would be your best option.

I would recommend putting them in a clear resin or coating them with varnish if you want them to have a fresher look and maintain their color.

You can keep the petals for as long as you like but be aware that they lose their scent over time and the colors will fade too. However, if you're keeping them for sentimental reasons, there is no harm in keeping the petals for as long as you like.

Once they are dried, they will stay for a long time, as long as they are treated tenderly and not touched on a regular basis. They will look nice as a shrine, around some pictures, a nice tablecloth decor, bath soak, water bowl, or with nice candles.