You probably didn’t want to just get the flowers because you weren’t sure of what to do with it after the admiration dies down.
Nope, that's not it. My admiration will never die down. But these dry flowers collect dust and after a few months you have to throw them away as there's no way to keep them clean and look awful, plus the color is going away too.
Oh! I knew you had a good reason for not getting them. Good thing they are saved in photographs and you can admire them from time to time.
Yeah, maybe next time I'll buy one, but it's heartbreaking to throw them out.
How long can they last?
They can last long, but the dryer, the more chance to break in pieces, when touched. So after some time, you need to handle them with care.