bachelor's buttons

How to Grow and Care for bachelor's buttons

bachelor's buttons · Craspedia glauca
Also known as: common billy buttons

Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun; protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand, with a top-dressing of grit. Water freely when in growth (avoiding the foliage); keep just moist in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bachelor's buttons

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun; protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand, with a top-dressing of grit. Water freely when in growth (avoiding the foliage); keep just moist in winter

How to Water bachelor's buttons?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bachelor's buttons?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bachelor's buttons?

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What Soil Is Best for bachelor's buttons?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bachelor's buttons?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize bachelor's buttons?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune bachelor's buttons?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate bachelor's buttons?

Propagate by seed or division in spring

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How to Transplant bachelor's buttons?

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How to Care for bachelor's buttons in Winter?

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How to Plant bachelor's buttons?

Grow in sharply-drained, low-fertility, humus-rich, gritty soil in full sun; protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand, with a top-dressing of grit. Water freely when in growth (avoiding the foliage); keep just moist in winter

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How to Repot bachelor's buttons?

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How to Harvest bachelor's buttons?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of bachelor's buttons

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Attributes of bachelor's buttons

Plant typeAlpine Rockery
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginSouth Australia

Scientific Classification

Species
Craspedia glauca
Genus
Craspedia
Family
Asteraceae
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