Overview
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' is a columnar upright shrubs in the genus Caragana, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Caragana frutex 'Globosa' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Caragana genus, known for its columnar upright habit. Like other Caragana shrubs, it features pinnate leaves and produces flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for exposed or sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, flower borders, and hedging.
About the genus
Caragana is a genus of about 80–100 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Asia and eastern Europe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Caragana
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Caragana frutex 'Globosa'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Caragana frutex 'Globosa'?
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Caragana frutex 'Globosa' need?
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Caragana frutex 'Globosa' hardy in the UK?
Caragana frutex 'Globosa' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Caragana frutex 'Globosa'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.