Craspedia Globosa (Billy Button)
As low as €4,25 per package
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- Unique and quirky yellow globe-shaped flowers
- Ideal for cut and dried flowers
- 25 seeds per pack
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A florist and gardener favorite, craspedia (also known as yellow craspedia, yellow billy buttons or sun balls) boasts clusters of yellow globes that rise on pin-straight stick like stems.
Craspedia plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat, and even heavy, poor soil. Great for attracting pollinating insects, craspedia is perennial in warmer climates but most often grown as an annual.
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How to grow Craspedia seeds
Sow Craspedia seeds indoors approximately 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and lightly cover with peat moss or sand. Don't bury the seeds too deeply because they need light for germination.
Transplant the seedlings when there are at least 2 sets of true leaves. Craspedia plants prefer full sun and gritty, well-drained soil and are especially tolerant of poor soil and drought.
Craspedia flower seed can also be sown directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seed bed with loosed soil and weed free, Sow seeds directly on the surface and lightly sprinkle peat moss or sand on top. Keep soil moist until germination.
For a long vase life, harvest craspedia flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that are fully saturated with a mustard yellow color. Refresh vase water frequently.
Craspedia flower seed can also be sown directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seed bed with loosed soil and weed free, Sow seeds directly on the surface and lightly sprinkle peat moss or sand on top. Keep soil moist until germination.
For a long vase life, harvest craspedia flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that are fully saturated with a mustard yellow color. Refresh vase water frequently.
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Fast Facts
- Article number:
- S02460-311
- Botanical Name:
- Craspedia Globosa
- Common Name:
- Yellow Craspedia, Billy Buttons, Sun Balls
- Days to germinate:
- 0-7 days
- Flowering time:
- July - October
- Hardiness and Longevity:
- Annual
- Height:
- Up to 95cm
- Ideal For:
- Landscaping, cottage gardens, patio, wildlife gardens, cut flower garden
- Spread:
- Approx 30cm
- Sunlight:
- Full sun