{"product_id":"craspedia-dried","title":"Craspedia Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Craspedia Stems (Billy Buttons)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI\u003c\/b\u003ef you want to add a splash of sunshine and a touch of modern art to your home, Craspedia (affectionately known as Billy Buttons) is the answer. Each stem is poker-straight and topped with a perfectly spherical, mustard-yellow flower head that looks like a little sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the ultimate architectural stem. They dry rock-hard, meaning they never droop, shed, or lose their perfect shape. Whether you place a few stems in a bud vase for a minimalist look, or use them to add a geometric \"pop\" to a mixed bouquet, they bring a sense of fun and style to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 What are Billy Buttons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the flowers of \u003cem\u003ePycnosorus globosus\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eCraspedia\u003c\/em\u003e). They are native to Australia\/New Zealand but grown here in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow spheres are made up of hundreds of tiny florets packed tight. Once dried, they feel firm and woody, making them one of the most durable dried flowers available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraspedia works best when used to create contrast:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Minimalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 3, 5, or 7 stems in a clear glass bottle or grey concrete vase. The clean lines are perfect for modern shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButtonholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The robust heads and thin stems make them the #1 choice for Grooms' buttonholes at rustic weddings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight Adjuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the heads are small, they fit easily into mixed bouquets without overcrowding them, adding height and splashes of yellow \"confetti.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Craspedia (Billy Buttons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Mustard \/ Sunshine Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrice per stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears (highly durable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🟡 Pops of Colour\u003cbr\u003e🤵 Wedding Buttonholes\u003cbr\u003e🏢 Modern Interiors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the yellow pop by pairing it with cool tones or soft textures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Dried Eucalyptus\" href=\"\/products\/eucalyptus-dried\"\u003eDried Eucalyptus:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh \u0026amp; Modern. The cool, silvery-green leaves of Eucalyptus provide the perfect backdrop for the warm yellow of the Craspedia. It's a very fresh, contemporary look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Dried Statice\" href=\"\/products\/statice-dried\"\u003eDried Statice (Sea Lavender):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple \u0026amp; Yellow. These are complementary colours. Mixing the architectural yellow balls with the frothy purple sprays of Statice creates a vibrant, joyful display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Colour Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDried Craspedia naturally fades slightly from bright lemon to a warmer mustard-yellow over time. This is normal and adds to their rustic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431657320772,"sku":"DRY-CRS","price":0.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/craspedia-dried-8992125.jpg?v=1771942742","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/craspedia-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}