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common globe flower

Globularia punctata

Genus: Globularia
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed and from individual rosettes

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio ContainerHedging Screens

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years