Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
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Pycnosorus 'Billy Buttons' is an attractive Australian native wildflower with sculptural golden-yellow globes of bloom on long stems, renowned as a 'secret sauce' for floral arrangements. A popular choice as a cut flower, it looks stunning and lasts well in a vase or bouquet. The flowers are easy to dry and can be dyed different colours.
Features
- Florist's favourite
- Dried arrangements
- Perennial
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow or into trays of Yates® Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Firm down, water gently and keep moist through germination period. Transplant or thin out when large enough to handle.
Care
Choose a sunny position that is well drained. Add Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates® Thrive® Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
To dry the flowers, strip the leaves and hang bunches upside down in a warm dry spot. In cooler climates the foliage may die back over Winter, but will revive in Spring.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
| Plant space |
35cm |
| Sow depth |
1mm |
| Plant height |
60cm |
| Germination |
14-21 days |
| Germination (days) |
18 days |
| Flowering |
14 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
100 days |
| Botanical name |
Pycnosorus globosus |
Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix
Specially formulated for trouble-free seed raising in trays (or outdoor seed sowing direclty into the ground) and propagation of cuttings.
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