Annie's Heirloom Seeds Sun Ball Craspedia
Best unique floral accent for home gardeners and floral designers.
A striking addition to any garden, these golden orbs offer excellent structure and color for both fresh and dried arrangements. Their stiff, upright stems and long-lasting blooms make them a favorite for cut flower enthusiasts looking for low-maintenance, high-impact results.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking distinctive, structural flowers for contemporary landscape designs
- Crafters and florists looking for durable everlasting botanical elements
- Eco-conscious growers wanting to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners or those living in regions with short summers
- Growers in northern zones without access to a greenhouse
- Gardeners in areas with unpredictable early autumn temperature drops
Performance breakdown
Drying Potential
Retains structural integrity and vivid color exceptionally well after harvesting.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward growth requirements make these accessible for novice gardeners.
Floral Utility
Stiff, straight stems provide excellent structure for both fresh and dried arrangements.
Germination Reliability
Standard three-week window requires patience but yields consistent, healthy sprouts.
Visual Impact
Distinctive golden orbs offer a unique, high-contrast aesthetic in any garden.
Space Efficiency
Compact 24-inch height fits perfectly into smaller beds or container gardens.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Flower
Botanical Name
Craspedia globosa
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature Height
24 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Plant Spacing
12 inches
Seed Count
100 seeds minimum
Germination Time
14-21 days
Bloom Time
Midsummer
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