Craspedia, Sun Ball (Organically Grown Seeds)

Description: Tall, bright and cheery! Whether in the garden or bouquets, the unique architecture of craspedia commands attention. Popular both as a fresh and dried cut flower.

Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size: 50 seeds

• General Info
• Germination
• Growing Info
• Growing Indoors

Latin Name: Craspedia globosa
Main Uses:This plant is grown as an ornamental.
Zone Hardiness:Annual outside of zone 9
Exposure:Full sun to part shade
Height:60 cm (24″)
Flower Color:Yellow
Flowering Time:August (or until frost)

Seed Source: Organically grown

Germination:14 – 18 days at 21C.
Sowing: Indoors 4 – 5 weeks before the last frost,2 seeds per cell (thin to the strongest. For best results, apply Sea Magic kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.Outdoors, direct seed after the last frost.

Planting depth:Barely-covered – light required for germination.

Spacing: 12.

Planting Out: Well-drained soil once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed.

Growing in Containers:Larger containers.

Fertilizing (Containers):Use an organic bloom-boost fertilizer once plants start to set buds.

Watering (Containers):Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.

Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.

Watering (Garden):Water young plants regularly to establish, the water deeply as conditions require.