Sun Ball Craspedia Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Craspedia globosa
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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110 - 120 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Tender Perennial
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Sun Ball Craspedia Seed
Unique, long-lasting textural accent.
1" globes on long, stiff stems 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 color. Tolerates heat. Craspedia is also known as drumsticks. Tender perennial in Zones 8–11. Ht. 24-30". Avg. 25,700 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Craspedia globosa
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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110 - 120 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Tender Perennial
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow 6-8 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds lightly.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 24-30". Support may be needed to ensure straight stems.
PLANT SPACING: 12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 8-11.
HARVEST: Fresh or dried: When flower heads are fully open and uniformly golden. Hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil with good drainage.
USES: Excellent cut and dried flower. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Craspedia globosa
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