About
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.
About the genus
Globularia are mostly evergreen, mat-forming perennials with lance or spoon-shaped leaves and fluffy heads of tiny lavender-blue flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden
Native toEurope Russia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed and from individual rosettes
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free