🌱 Growing Conditions 
Common Name: Billy Buttons Craspedia Globosa Solar Pop  
Height: 65cm  
Spacing: 30 cm 
Sunlight: Full sun/Partial shade (6+ hours daily)  
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.5  
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during seedling stage, then reduce  
Fertilizer: Low; apply a native-safe, slow-release fertilizer in early growth  
Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C; seedlings thrive with warm days and cool nights above 5°C
🌿 Planting & Care  
Planting Time: Transplant seedlings in spring or autumn after hardening off  
Pruning: Deadhead to the base of the plant, encourage more blooms and tidy growth  
Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; protect young seedlings from slugs/snails 
Transplant Tip: Seedlings dislike root disturbance  
🌸 Flowering & Harvest  
Blooming Season: Spring through summer 
 Flower Type: Bright yellow, globe-shaped blooms on wiry stems  
Stem Strength: Strong and upright — ideal for fresh or dried arrangements  
Vase Life: Long-lasting; excellent for drying  
Harvesting: Cut when flower heads are fully open and golden
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection  Minimum Temperature: Tolerates only  light frost once established; protect seedlings from frost  
Mulching: Apply light mulch to retain moisture and buffer temperature swings