Using the white yarn to make a magic ring, ch3
R1: 9dc into the magic ring, close the ring, ss, cut yarn, leaving two tails (9)
R2: Join green yarn, ch 2, hdc 9, ss
Closing the bud
R3: ch1, (1sc, sc2tog) *3 times cut and leave a tail
Add wire (see steps 1 and 2 under the stamen) and insert the tip into the bud, tucking in all the tails, leaving only the green tail visible. Using a darning needle through back loops, close the opening tightly and weave in ends.