Overview
Craspedia globosa is a tufted annual biennial in the genus Craspedia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Craspedia globosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden. It is native to E & SE Australia.
About
Craspedia globosa is a perennial plant that is frequently cultivated as an annual. It develops a clump of slender, silvery-green leaves that are covered in fine hairs. During the summer, it sends up upright stems that reach up to 60 cm in height, each crowned with a round flower head that can measure up to 3 cm in diameter. These yellow blooms are suitable for both fresh arrangements and drying purposes.
About the genus
Craspedia consists of annuals and perennials characterized by simple leaves, which may exhibit a white hairiness, arranged in basal rosettes. These plants produce long-stalked, densely packed flower heads that are shaped like hemispheres.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Craspedia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Craspedia globosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- E & SE Australia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Craspedia globosa
- Cultivation
- Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Craspedia globosa?
Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun.
Where is the best place to plant Craspedia globosa?
Craspedia globosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Craspedia globosa need?
Craspedia globosa grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Craspedia globosa?
No pruning required.
How big does Craspedia globosa grow?
Craspedia globosa reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Craspedia globosa hardy in the UK?
Craspedia globosa has a UK hardiness rating of H4.
How do I propagate Craspedia globosa?
Propagate by seed.