Great as an ornamental flower in your garden or as a cut flower in your home, these golden globes stand out from the crowd! Hardy through most of the UK down to -10°C.
Grab attention with these glowing golden golf-ball-like flowers! Above the narrow-leaved, silvery forest green foliage these flowers soar, like suns of their own tiny worlds. Pop them somewhere mild and sheltered in full sun and you can enjoy this bright splash of colour year on year. Just don't try and actually play golf with them... that may not end well for the flowers!
Evergreen Perennial
|
Flowers, tufted
|
Flower in summer, foliage year-round
|
Scientific Name
Craspedia globosa 'Golf Beauty' (border plant, with spherical flowers, cultivar: Golf Beauty)
Common Name
Billy Buttons, Drumsticks, Woollyheads
Origin
Native to Australia and New Zealand
Pruning Tips
Pruning is not necessary.
Wildlife Value
Not known to be especially beneficial to British wildlife
Positioning
Plant this flower in full sun, in a sheltered position
Water
Drought tolerant, so only water if it's been ridiculously dry
Soil
Use a well-draining soil; the addition of horticultural sand can be helpful here.
Food
Give this plant a feed in spring to boost its new growth. Nitrogen will help foliar growth, and potassium will encourage the flowers.
Pet-safe
No, this plant is considered poisonous, so no nibbling!
Sprouts Top Tips
This plant may be susceptible to slugs and snails, so try protecting it with methods such as collective planting, garlic spray or copper rings.
