{"product_id":"craspedia-globosa-billy-buttons-seeds","title":"Craspedia globosa 'Billy Buttons' Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cheerful Golden Drumstick of the Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraspedia globosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, affectionately known as \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most distinctive and joyful flowers you can grow from seed. Perfect, round golden-yellow drumstick blooms sit atop long, slender, silvery-grey stems, creating a striking architectural effect that is unlike anything else in the garden. Whether planted in drifts for a bold meadow-style display, tucked into a cottage border for a pop of sunshine, or cut and dried for long-lasting arrangements, Billy Buttons never fails to raise a smile. Native to Australia and New Zealand, this tough little beauty is perfectly at home in our climate and thrives with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect round golden-yellow drumstick blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold, architectural, and utterly unique in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent fresh and dried cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-lasting in a vase and dries beautifully, retaining its colour for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦳 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking silvery-grey foliage and stems\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds texture and contrast even before the flowers appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eNative to Australia and NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally adapted to our conditions, drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttractive to bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — a quiet but reliable pollinator plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — rewarding and reliable in a sunny, well-drained position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow indoors in late winter to early spring, pressing seeds lightly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix — they need light to germinate, so do not cover. Keep moist and warm (18–22°C) until germination. Transplant seedlings to a sunny position with excellent drainage once frosts have passed, spacing 20–30 cm apart. Craspedia thrives in poor to average, free-draining soils and is drought-tolerant once established — avoid overwatering or heavy clay soils. Performs beautifully throughout NZ, particularly in drier regions. Cut stems when the drumstick heads are fully formed for the best dried flower results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Craspedia globosa 'Billy Buttons'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034891051077,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_37662568-9ee1-4e62-becd-92ebe6c30261.png?v=1780883237","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/craspedia-globosa-billy-buttons-seeds","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}