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Drumstick Flower
Drumstick Flower

Drumstick Flower

Flower

Regular price $4.45 $4.45 Sale

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 $4.45

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