drumstick flower craspedia seeds Drumstick Flower – Revival Seeds

drumstick flower craspedia seeds Drumstick Flower – Revival SeedsDrumstick Flower Billy Button (Craspedia globosa) My grandmother referred to these golden globes as 'Billys Buttons'. She grew them in Zone 3 on the prairies which is noteworthy since they require 110 days to flower. I guess fall blooms are better late than never! Enjoy 1" globes on long, stiff stems that are easy to harvest and use as cut flowers. Grass like, silvery green foliage. As a cut flower, it has a long vase life and as a dried flower, it

Drumstick Flower - Billy Button (Craspedia globosa) - My grandmother referred to these golden globes as 'Billy’s Buttons'. She grew them in Zone 3 on the prairies which is noteworthy since they require 110 days to flower. I guess fall blooms are better late than never!  Enjoy 1" globes on long, stiff stems that are easy to harvest and use as cut flowers. Grass-like, silvery green foliage. As a cut flower, it has a long vase life and as a dried flower, it retains its colour. Tolerates heat. Tender perennial in Zones 8–11. 

40 seeds per packet 

Growing Information: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Press seeds into the surface of the soil in a pot or seed tray. Very lightly cover seeds with a dusting of soil medium or vermiculite. Spray with a spray bottle frequently so seeds do not dry out. Keep in a warm lighted space until the seeds germinate. Expect seedling emergence within 14 to 21 days. To achieve maximum blooms, ensure the plant receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Can be directly sown outdoors after the last frost following the same procedure as starting indoors. 

Days to Germination: 14 - 21

Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)

Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)

Features:

Tender Perennial

Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11

Bloom Time: Summer

Light Requirements: Full Sun 

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Tolerant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets