Overview
Globularia valentina is a mat-forming alpine rockery in the genus Globularia, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Globularia valentina 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 valentina is a mat-forming alpine rockery plant within the Globularia genus, known for its evergreen, ground-covering habit and lanceolate or spoon-shaped foliage. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in various aspects, including south, east, west, and north-facing positions, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral to alkaline pH, it is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is suitable for rock gardens, gravel gardens, and patio containers, producing clusters of small lavender-blue flowers in spring and summer.
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 valentina 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 valentina
- Propagation
- Seed, Individual rosettes
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Globularia valentina?
Globularia valentina prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Globularia valentina need?
Globularia valentina grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Globularia valentina hardy in the UK?
Globularia valentina has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Globularia valentina?
Seed, Individual rosettes.
More in the Globularia genus
- Globularia alypum
- Globularia meridionalis 'Hort's Variety'globe daisy 'Hort's Variety'
- Globularia nudicaulisnaked-stalked globe daisy
- Globularia sarcophylla
- Globularia trichosanthahair-flowered globe daisy
