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Craspedia Globosa Seeds
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, pH 5.8 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through winter
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Sinningia speciosa
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
8 inches
WIDTH
30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow with white edge
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Limnanthes douglasii
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to frost season begins in fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, pH 6.0 - 6.9
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 11
HEIGHT
120 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, loamy soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 11
HEIGHT
28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Rosy purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soils, pH 6.6 to 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 11
HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
12 - 18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 11
HEIGHT
100 - 140 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa Billy Button) - For gardeners who are looking for rare and new flower varieties to add to their summer display, look no further than Craspedia seeds. Craspedia globosa flower seeds produce a very unique blooming plant that is a perennial wildflower native to New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania.MORE FLOWER OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss or sand
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Billy Buttons (Craspedia Globosa Billy Button) - For gardeners who are looking for rare and new flower varieties to add to their summer display, look no further than Craspedia seeds. Craspedia globosa flower seeds produce a very unique blooming plant that is a perennial wildflower native to New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania.
Tough flower heads
Billy Buttons is a very popular flower for cutting and drying. The flower heads are tough and durable making an exceptional dried flower in dried arrangements.
Flower seed | billy buttons
How to grow
How To Grow Craspedia globosa From Seed: Sow Craspedia Globosa Drumstick seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost is expected. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and lightly cover with peat moss or sand. The flower seeds need light for germination. Transplant the Craspedia seedlings when there are at least 2 sets of true leaves. They prefer full sun and gritty, well-drained soil. Craspedia Globosa plants are 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 the Billy Button seeds directly on the surface and lightly sprinkle peat moss or sand on top. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Cover lightly with peat moss or sand
Flower Specifications
The brilliant yellow hue of these 1 inch globes make them a striking addition to the flower garden. Commonly known as Billy Button or Drumstick, Craspedia is considered a half-hardy annual here in the United States and it generally blooms all summer long.
- Height: 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
Common Questions
Is craspedia easy to care for?
Yes, care for craspedia is minimal. Plants are tolerant of heat, drought and poor soil fertility.
Can I use craspedia as a cut flower?
Yes, these make a stunning addition to any flower arrangement or flower garden. Harvest when ¼ of the flowers in the cluster are open. Place stems in water with bactericide after harvest (standard holding solution will suffice). Also dries better than almost any other flower!
How do I pinch back my plants for a longer harvest?
Pinching is performed at the base of the central stem once the leafy base is firmly developed. This technique encourages the growth of new shoots, leading to an extended harvest period.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.
Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my gloxinia?
To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.
My leaves are dropping, what do I do?
This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.
My leaves look scorched, why?
Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.
My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?
This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Sow seed 1/8 inch deep
SOIL TYPE
Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay
SOWING RATE
Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.
Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings.