Once the cotton has been picked, the empty boll husk remains, and it dries into a surprisingly flower-like form. Cotton Flower pieces open into several pointed, cupped segments around a small central base, creating a star-shaped bloom. The inner faces are a pale oatmeal colour, while the outer surfaces shade to taupe and dark brown, so every piece shows a natural two-tone contrast.
Their open shape gives potpourri a light, airy look that balances heavier pods and slices. Designers also wire them as faux flowers in rustic arrangements, glue them onto wreaths, or use them as cup-shaped holders for a small bead, berry or seed at the heart. Because they are thin and dry, they accept fragrance oils and spray colour readily if a buyer wishes to customise them later.
Floral Mongers supplies Cotton Flower naturally dried and unscented, sold by weight and packed loosely so the segments are not flattened. We supply wholesale dried flowers and potpourri components to importers, florists and craft brands worldwide.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Cotton Flower Husk |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | PO07 |
| Category | Potpourri |
| Material | Naturally dried cotton boll husk |
| Product type | Pod / husk flower |
| Processing | Naturally dried |
| Colour | Oatmeal inside, taupe to dark brown outside |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Piece size | Natural size mix; graded in multiple sizes on request |
| Finish & texture | Natural; thin, papery-woody bracts |
| Shape / design | Star-like open bloom of cupped, pointed segments |
| Pieces | Loose, sold by weight; bag weight as per buyer requirement |
| Country of origin | India |
| Customisation | Size grading and blends on request |
| Intended applications | Airy flower forms in potpourri; Wired faux blooms for rustic bouquets; Wreath and door décor detailing; Holders for beads or seeds in craft |
| Care & storage | Keep dry and store in a rigid box — see care notes below |
Applications
- Airy flower forms in potpourri
- Wired faux blooms for rustic bouquets
- Wreath and door décor detailing
- Holders for beads or seeds in craft
- Natural gift packaging embellishment
- Farmhouse-style table décor
- Seasonal ornaments and garlands
Natural variation
Cotton boll husks open differently, so the number and spread of segments, overall size and balance of pale and dark tones vary naturally from piece to piece. These are natural characteristics of handmade and botanical products, not defects; shade, size and grade are confirmed on sample approval.
Care & storage
- Keep dry and store in a rigid box
- Handle by the base; segment tips are brittle
- Avoid stacking weight on top of stored pieces
- Dust with cool air or a soft brush
To order Cotton Flower (PO07), request a wholesale quote or a sample. Packing, customisation and export details are in the tabs above; browse more Potpourri or read how we export.
