Billy Button - Sun Ball or Drumstick Flower

Add bold texture and cheerful colour to your garden with Craspedia ‘Sun Ball,’ also known as Billy Buttons or Drumsticks. This unique annual produces perfectly round, bright yellow globe flowers that sit atop slender stems, creating a fun, architectural look in garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements.

Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, Craspedia thrives in full sun and blooms throughout the summer. The long-lasting flowers hold their vibrant colour exceptionally well and are perfect for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements.

Ideal for home gardeners, pollinator-friendly gardens, and cut-flower growers looking to add playful structure and texture.

Grow your own sunny display from seed and enjoy a season full of bold, modern blooms.

Minimum Seed Count: 50
Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 24–36 inches
Spread: 10–12 inches
Light: Full sun

Indoor Sowing (Head Start)

When: 6–8 weeks before last frost
How: Sow seeds on the surface of seed-starting mix and lightly press into the soil. Do not cover, as seeds require light to germinate. Keep soil warm and evenly moist.
Light: Provide bright light after germination.
Transplant: After hardening off, transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed, spacing plants 10–12 inches apart.