Craspedia, Tinted

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Texture Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 0.75–1.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–70cm

➜ Craspedia can comfortably remain dry-packed up to 3 days, making it an excellent flower to process ahead of weddings and large event production

➜ Give stems a fresh angled cut and allow 2–4 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Condition stems in moderately full buckets, allowing the naturally straight stems to remain upright while they hydrate

➜ Handle stems rather than the flower heads whenever possible to help preserve the perfectly round blooms

➜ Craspedia performs beautifully in fresh water arrangements, floral foam, wearable flowers, bud vases, and large event installations, making them one of the industry's most versatile accent flowers

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Unique shape and texture
♡ Excellent longevity
♡ Fresh and dried versatility
♡ Bright cheerful color

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Not subtle in any capacity
✗ Limited color range
✗ Occasionally difficult to describe to customers
✗ Looks suspiciously like it runs entirely on caffeine

What’s craspedia’s common name?
➜ They’re popularly (and quite lovingly) referred to as Billy balls, or Billy buttons

My craspedia feels hard—is it supposed to?
➜ Completely normal—those bright yellow spheres are naturally dense and firm, even when they're perfectly fresh; now, if they felt soft or squishy, that would be cause for concern

Can craspedia stay boxed overnight?
➜ Absolutely, craspedia is one of the hardier cut flowers and can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 1–2 days before processing
➜ Earlier hydration is always encouraged for maximum vase life, but this isn't a flower that panics overnight

Can I use craspedia in floral foam?
➜ Definitely, its sturdy stems perform exceptionally well in both fresh water and properly saturated floral foam, making it a favorite for event work

Can craspedia stay out of water during setup?
➜ Better than most flowers—it tolerates short periods out of water very well, making it an excellent choice for bouquets, installations, and personal flowers

Why are some of the yellow balls different sizes?
➜ Completely normal—some varieties product larger heads than others, and every stem develops a little differently depending on variety, maturity, and the growing season

Can I dry craspedia after the event?
➜ Absolutely—craspedia is one of the easiest flowers to dry and often looks nearly identical months later

☆ One of the most unique accent flowers available
☆ Excellent fresh and dried performance
☆ Creates playful texture and movement
☆ Popular in modern, boho, and editorial work
☆ Makes people smile with alarming consistency

☆ Spray Roses
☆ Ranunculus
☆ Solidago
☆ Celosia
☆ Amaranthus
☆ Sunflowers
☆ Dahlias

☆ Craspedia is native to Australia and New Zealand

☆ Each yellow globe is actually made up of hundreds of tiny individual flowers packed tightly together, creating one perfectly round bloom

☆ Craspedia is one of the few flowers that looks almost identical fresh and dried, making it a favorite for florists who love designs with lasting value

☆ Despite its playful appearance, craspedia is one of the toughest flowers in the cooler, which is why you'll often spot it in weddings, installations, and designs that need to travel well