Overview

Globularia meridionalis 'Hort's Variety' is a mat-forming alpine rockery in the genus Globularia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Globularia meridionalis 'Hort's Variety' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden and patio and container plants.

About

Globularia meridionalis is a plant species in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial plant and is found in the Balkans and Italy.

About the genus

Globularia is a genus of about 22 species of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, native to central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwest Africa and southwest Asia. They are dense low evergreen mat-forming perennials or subshrubs, with leathery oval leaves 1–10 cm long. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences (capitula) held above the plant on a 1–30 cm tall stem; the capitula is 1–3 cm in diameter, with numerous tightly packed purple, violet, pink or white flowers.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Globularia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Globularia meridionalis 'Hort's Variety' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery

Habit

Mat-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Globularia meridionalis 'Hort's Variety'

Propagation

Seed, Individual rosettes

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions