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Craspedia globosa 'Drumstick'

drumsticks

An evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, forming a tuft of narrowly linear, silvery green, hairy leaves. In summer it produces stiff stems to 60cm tall, each topped with a spherical, bright yellow flowerhead to 3cm across. The flowers are good for cutting and for drying

Synonyms
Craspedia globosa 'Drumstick'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Craspedia can be annuals or perennials with simple, sometimes white-hairy leaves in basal rosettes and long-stalked, dense hemispherical flower-heads

Name status

Correct

Plant range
E & SE Australia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Bedding
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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