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Drumstick Flower "Billy Buttons"
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Drumstick Flower "Billy Buttons" - Craspedia globosa = Pycnosorus globosus F.L.Bauer ex Benth.
Golden ping-pong balls from Australia – a floristry trendsetter!
A relatively new plant to cultivation, introduced from Australia in the 1980s. It is an herbaceous perennial grown as an annual in cooler climates.
What makes it special?
The main attraction is the perfectly spherical yellow inflorescences (2.5-3 cm in diameter) sitting atop straight, strong, leafless stems 50-70 cm high.
It earned the nickname "Drumsticks" due to its incredible durability: when dried, the stems become so tough they can be struck against a hard surface without breaking.
Usage:
The ultimate plant for dried bouquets (does not crumble, retains colour and shape for years). Also used as a fresh cut flower. For drying, cut when fully bloomed and hang upside down in a dry, airy room.
Agrotechnics:
Sow for seedlings in February. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not cover them with soil. Transplant outdoors in May (spacing 25x30 cm).
Craspedia is a short-day plant, so blooming begins late (August-September).
Tip: To maximize the harvest before frost, it is best grown in greenhouses (extends the season until October). The plant loves moisture and light, and is cold-resistant.
1.0 g = approx. 1500 seeds.
Golden ping-pong balls from Australia – a floristry trendsetter!
A relatively new plant to cultivation, introduced from Australia in the 1980s. It is an herbaceous perennial grown as an annual in cooler climates.
What makes it special?
The main attraction is the perfectly spherical yellow inflorescences (2.5-3 cm in diameter) sitting atop straight, strong, leafless stems 50-70 cm high.
It earned the nickname "Drumsticks" due to its incredible durability: when dried, the stems become so tough they can be struck against a hard surface without breaking.
Usage:
The ultimate plant for dried bouquets (does not crumble, retains colour and shape for years). Also used as a fresh cut flower. For drying, cut when fully bloomed and hang upside down in a dry, airy room.
Agrotechnics:
Sow for seedlings in February. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not cover them with soil. Transplant outdoors in May (spacing 25x30 cm).
Craspedia is a short-day plant, so blooming begins late (August-September).
Tip: To maximize the harvest before frost, it is best grown in greenhouses (extends the season until October). The plant loves moisture and light, and is cold-resistant.
1.0 g = approx. 1500 seeds.
