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.