About
Globularia cordifolia, the heart-leaved globe daisy, is an evergreen, woody-based perennial to 10 cm forming a mat of small, spoon-shaped leaves. Pale lavender-blue, fluffy flowerheads 2 cm across are produced in late spring and early summer. One of the most compact and rewarding of the globe daisies for a rock garden or wall top.
About the genus
Globularia, the globe daisies, are mostly compact evergreen perennials and subshrubs with lance- or spoon-shaped leaves and fluffy, round heads of tiny, lavender-blue flowers in late spring and summer. Excellent plants for sunny, well-drained rock gardens and wall tops.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Native toC & S Europe
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, trough or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed and from individual rosettes
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free