About
Globularia repens, the thyme-leaved globe daisy, is a creeping, evergreen perennial to 2.5 cm tall forming flat mats of tiny, glossy, spoon-shaped leaves. In summer it produces round, lavender-blue flowerheads just above the foliage. An excellent, very low-growing plant for a sunny rock garden or alpine trough.
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 pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toPyrenees, SW Alps
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to alkaline, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, or rooting rosettes as cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be suscepible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free