Globularia bisnagarica

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common globe flower

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Synonyms

Globularia punctata

Alpine Rockery
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An evergreen, compact alpine plant forming low rosettes of glossy, oval to oblong leaves up to 2.5cm long. From spring into early summer, erect stems to 30cm tall bear small flowerheads to 1.5cm across made up of tiny purple-blue flowers

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Globularia are mostly evergreen, mat-forming perennials with lance or spoon-shaped leaves and fluffy heads of tiny lavender-blue flowers in summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe Russia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in neutral to alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed and from individual rosettes

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free