Dry flowers delivered
across Almaty

Dried flowers in Almaty from Pro-Buket are bouquets and arrangements assembled by our florists in the salon and delivered by our own couriers at the exact time, including at night. Before dispatch, we send a photo of the bouquet. Delivery by zone starts at 2,500 ₸, pickup is free, and we take orders daily, 9:00–24:00.

What dried flowers are and how they differ from stabilized and artificial ones

A first-time buyer often doesn't understand what they're actually holding: a live plant, a treated one, or an imitation. Let's break down the three categories by how they're made, how long they keep, care, and how they feel — so the choice is an informed one.

How natural dried flowers differ from stabilized and artificial ones

If you're unsure about the category, look at the stem and petals: natural dried flowers have dry, brittle ones, stabilized flowers have supple ones, and artificial ones are uniform in color and pliable to the touch.

Do dried flowers need to go in water

Dried flowers are not placed in water: the stems are already dried, and moisture will only destroy them — water makes them soften, mold, and lose their shape. Natural drying fixes the plant in the state in which it was cut, so any contact with liquid starts the reverse process — tissue rot. Eucalyptus branches, lagurus, physalis, and decorative grasses stand dry in a bouquet, in a vase without water or in a decorative base. If the bouquet arrives with damp packaging or in the rain, let it dry in a dry room without reshaping it — that way it will keep its volume longer.

Which plants and formats to choose and who to give such a bouquet to

Let's look at which groups of plants arrangements are usually made from, what formats are available in salons, and who it's appropriate to give them to — from a mini arrangement for a colleague to an interior planter.

Which plants arrangements are made from

• Grasses and herbs: pampas grass, lagurus, phalaris, and wheat ears set the volume and vertical silhouette — they form the frame of the bouquet.
• Dried flowers: statice, craspedia, helichrysum, gypsophila, and lavender hold their color and shape for months and provide the main accents.
• Decorative elements: cotton, lunaria, ruscus, eucalyptus, and stabilized moss add texture and a special touch.
• Mixed groups: an arrangement usually combines 2-3 species from different groups — that way the bouquet doesn't look monotonous.
• For a first bouquet: choose an arrangement with few bulky grasses — pampas and lagurus are beautiful, but they're the ones that shed the most, so in a small bouquet they're easier to keep in order.

What formats there are and who to give them to

Dried flowers in Almaty are most often given as a bouquet, a mini bouquet, or an arrangement in a planter or a hat box — such a gift is appropriate for a girlfriend, mom, colleague, man, or teacher. A bouquet of 5-9 stems is given for a birthday and anniversary, a mini bouquet of 3-5 stems in kraft paper — for a colleague or teacher, a planter — as a ready-made interior piece for home and office, a hat box — for a man, a manager, or a wedding. We assemble every bouquet by hand in our Almaty salon and send a photo before delivery. If you don't know what to choose, go by the occasion: for the interior, an arrangement in a planter is more convenient, for a personal handover — a bouquet or mini bouquet, and for an office or a teacher, a restrained arrangement without bright accents is more appropriate.

How much does a dried flower bouquet cost and what makes up the price

Two arrangements of the same size can differ in price threefold — it's not the salon's greed, but the composition and the preparation of the plants. Let's break down what the cost consists of and where to check the current price.

What determines the price of a dried flower bouquet

• Composition and number of species: a bouquet of 6-8 varieties costs more than one made from three — each item is purchased in a separate batch from farmers and suppliers.
• Size and volume: an arrangement 60 cm tall requires twice as many stems as a mini format of 25-30 cm, plus separate packaging.
• Packaging or vase: kraft paper and ribbon are cheaper than a ceramic vase or a handmade glass flask.
• The most noticeable contribution comes not from size but from composition: an arrangement with several rare decorative elements can cost more than a large one made entirely of grasses.

Where to check the price of a bouquet and how to place an order

To buy dried flowers in Almaty, check the price of a specific bouquet in the catalog card; delivery is added by zone — from 2,500 ₸, pickup is free. Florists assemble the arrangement on the day of the order and send a photo before dispatch — if it doesn't match expectations in shade or density, it's reassembled before the courier leaves. Before ordering, check the composition in the card: if the bouquet contains plants that may cause a reaction in the recipient, the composition can be clarified in advance when ordering — for example, replacing ragweed or wormwood with grasses and lagurus.

How long a bouquet lasts, how to care for it, shedding, dust, and allergies

Honestly about what happens to a bouquet after a month and after a year: how long it holds up in an apartment, why it sheds, how to remove dust, and what to do if the recipient has allergies.

How long a bouquet lasts and what it depends on

Dried flowers in Almaty stay at home for months, and sometimes longer, and this duration is determined by humidity, direct light, drafts, and dust, not by the seller's promises. On a south-facing side under direct sun, burgundy and blue shades fade to pale beige by the end of the first season: the pigment breaks down from ultraviolet light. A draft from an air conditioner or an open window dries the stems until they're brittle — they start breaking at the slightest touch. The fastest way to ruin an arrangement is to place it by a window or above a radiator: dry hot air and sun fade the plants and make them fragile.

Shedding, dust, and care

• Lagurus, pampas grass, lunaria: shed the most — their spikelets and seed pods lose scales at every touch and in a draft.
• Statice, helichrysum, physalis: hold their shape for a long time, barely shed, and are suitable for arrangements that are frequently moved from place to place.
• Don't put them in water: these plants stand only dry — water softens the stems and starts rot, and the arrangement falls apart within a week.
• Blow dust off with a hairdryer: the cold setting at minimum power removes the film without touching with your hands and doesn't speed up shedding.
• A dry place without drafts: away from the air conditioner, window vent, and radiator — this way the arrangement keeps its volume longer.

Are such bouquets suitable for allergy sufferers

They are not hypoallergenic by default: pollen and dust on them are possible, so if you're sensitive, it's better to clarify the composition in advance. Dust accumulates between the scales of statice, in the plumes of pampas grass, and in the seed pods of lunaria — when shaken, it rises into the air. A reaction is more often linked not to flowering, but specifically to dust and to mold on poorly dried stems: if the plants were gathered damp, a gray film appears inside within a couple of weeks. You can clarify the composition of a bouquet when placing an order — the florist will tell you which items shed less dust. If the gift is intended for someone with a reaction to dust, choose arrangements without heavily dust-shedding grasses and keep them away from the bedroom.

Delivery in Almaty: zones, rates, exact time, and night delivery

Logistics decide whether the bouquet arrives intact at the right hour. Here's a breakdown of zones and rates, exact-time and night delivery, anonymity, suburbs, and ordering from abroad.

Delivery zones and rates across the city and suburbs

We also deliver to the suburbs — Boraldai, Talgar, Kaskelen, Esik — at the Zone 4 rate. If the exact address sits on the border between zones, confirm the zone at checkout — the rate depends on it, not just on the distance on the map.

Exact time, night delivery, and working hours

We take orders daily, 9:00–24:00 and deliver at the exact time, including night delivery. The courier sets out factoring in traffic on Al-Farabi and Sain Avenue — during the evening rush from 18:00 to 20:00, it's better to set the window 30–40 minutes later than your desired time. For the suburbs (Boraldai, Talgar, Kaskelen), the delivery time is arranged separately, since leaving the city limits takes at least 40 minutes. Night orders after 22:00 are confirmed by the on-duty florist — who also checks that the arrangement is assembled and packed. If the delivery time is critical — for example, a surprise timed to the recipient's arrival — set the window with a buffer: the courier arrives at the agreed time, not "sometime during the day."

Anonymous delivery, card, suburbs, and ordering from abroad

• Anonymous delivery: the sender's name is not given to the recipient if the order is marked accordingly.
• Free card: a message of up to 200 characters is placed in an envelope and handed over with the bouquet.
• Almaty suburbs: Boraldai, Talgar, Kaskelen, Esik — delivery at the Zone 4 rate.
• Ordering from abroad: pay in a convenient currency, delivery to the recipient in Kazakhstan.
• Bouquet photo: Pro-Buket sends a snapshot to the sender before the courier sets out.

If the recipient isn't home: Pro-Buket's rules

A clear protocol for when the recipient doesn't open the door spares both the sender and the florist the stress: below is what happens step by step and how to avoid it in advance.

What the courier does if the recipient isn't home

If the recipient isn't home, our courier waits on site for 15 minutes, then calls the sender and, with their consent, leaves the order at the front desk or a nearby shop. During that time, the florist manages to call the concierge, the residential complex's security, or neighbors on the floor — in Almaty complexes like Atmosfera on Al-Farabi and Terrasa on Sain, this works in 7 out of 10 cases. If the bouquet can't be left, it returns to the salon: redelivery is paid for again, while pickup is free; the money for the order is not refunded. Our advice: if you're giving a surprise, notify the concierge in advance or arrange with the recipient for the courier to call — this saves the order from being returned and spares an extra 30–40 minutes of waiting.

How to avoid a situation where the recipient isn't home

• Exact address: confirm the apartment number, entrance, floor, and residential complex name with the recipient — the courier won't waste time searching.
• Time window: agree on a 1–2 hour interval when the recipient will definitely be home, not "sometime after lunch."
• Heads-up: if a surprise isn't essential, tell the recipient about the delivery — they'll meet the courier at the door.
• Complex address: an office center, a gated residential complex, or multiple buildings — mention this when placing the order.
• Backup contact: leave a neighbor's or concierge's phone number — if the recipient doesn't answer, the courier will hand the order to them.

Conclusion

We've gathered the essentials to keep in mind before buying: from the category of plants to the moment of delivery. Below are brief takeaways that will save you time and stress when ordering.

Key takeaways

• Category: dried flowers are desiccated plants that stand without water; stabilized and artificial ones are different categories with different care.
• Price: depends on the composition and number of species, the size of the arrangement, the preparation method, packaging, and holiday demand.
• Storage: a dry place without direct sun, drafts, or dust extends the life of the arrangement by up to several years.
• Shedding: lagurus, pampas, and lunaria shed the most — minimal handling and careful dry cleaning help.
• Delivery: exact time, night delivery, and anonymity solve the main task — delivering the order when it matters to the recipient.
• Check before ordering: confirm the composition, drying method, and shipping conditions — these three details most often determine how the arrangement looks a month later.