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Growing Craspedia From Seed
How to grow craspedia (drumstick flower, billy buttons) from seed: starting transplants, support for straight stems, soil, and cutting for fresh or dried use.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Craspedia (Drumstick Flower) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 14–18 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C).
SOWING:
Starting transplants is recommended: sow 6–8 weeks before planting out and give the seed a light covering.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
24–30"; staking or netting helps keep stems straight.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 9–12" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Hardy in Zones 8–11.
HARVEST:
For fresh or dried use, cut once the round heads are fully open and evenly golden, then hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Ordinary soil that drains well.
USES:
An outstanding fresh and dried cut flower; also suits beds, borders and massed plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Craspedia globosa
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