Billy Buttons Seeds

A striking architectural annual with perfectly round golden flower heads that bring bold texture and long lasting colour to borders containers and cutting gardens.

 

Billy Buttons is a distinctive variety known for its upright stems topped with firm globe shaped blooms that hold their form beautifully. Plants create a playful sculptural effect that stands out in mixed borders and adds a modern touch to fresh and dried arrangements.

 

Its bright yellow spheres and clean vertical lines make it ideal for cutting beds prairie style plantings and decorative displays where both structure and colour are appreciated.

 

The blooms dry exceptionally well retaining their shape and colour making them a favourite for long lasting indoor arrangements.

 

This annual thrives in full sun and free draining soil performing reliably in borders rows and pots. Its tidy clump forming habit ensures it fits comfortably among summer flowers while still delivering standout visual interest.

 

Easy to grow and rewarding this variety provides unique stems from midsummer onwards. Its cheerful globes and strong stems make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy unusual flowers and striking modern arrangements

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 14 to 21 days at 18 to 22 C

Soil and Position Free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 40 to 60 cm tall 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost and cover lightly. Keep warm and evenly moist until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants into individual pots and grow on before planting out after frost

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and feed lightly to support strong stems. Provide support in windy areas. Cut stems when flower heads are firm for the best quality

 

Uses and Benefits

Perfect round yellow blooms for bold texture

Ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements

Strong upright stems for cutting gardens

Striking architectural form for borders and displays

Reliable annual with long lasting colour

 

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