Globularia Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
Article by Dean Ravenscroft, Ph.D. - Updated 19th Oct 2023
In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Globularia plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings.
- Plant Characteristics: Globularia stands out with its compact, globe-like flower heads and evergreen foliage. Its charming spherical blossoms make for a delightful addition to borders and rock gardens.
- Ideal Growing Conditions: Locate in full sun to partial shade and use a well-drained soil. Particularly resilient to dry conditions once established.
- General Care: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth.
- Tips for New Gardeners: Globe Daisies make an excellent choice for beginners due to their low-maintenance nature. The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it an easy-going addition to many gardens.
Globe Daisy: Cultivation & Garden Use
Globularia plants are evergreen hardy perennials that range from 10 to 60 cm (4 to 24 inches) in height.
A commonly grown member of the genus grown by gardeners is the Globe Daisy.
They bloom in spring to the start of summer; with some encourage they may bloom a second time in the autumn.
When in bloom they carry small globe shaped flowers that are usually blue.
Photographs: Globularia alpyum by Granovetter and Globularia cordifolia (Heart-leaved Globe Daisy) by Roberto Verzo.
How to Grow Globularia Plants in the Garden
Globularia members such as Globe daisy can be sown outdoors in either late autumn or the start of spring. The seeds should be sown on the surface.
Globe daisies are able to grow successfully in sunny and partially shaded areas. They prefer a moist soil of pH 5.5 to 7.
The spacing is species dependent: sow small Globularia species 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8 inches) apart; and larger Globularia varieties about 30 cm (12 inches) apart.
If starting off indoors, you should first chill Globularia seeds in the fridge, within soil (in a bag) for three weeks.
Sow them about a month and a half in advance. It should take from one to seven weeks for Globularia to germinate in the light, at about 12 degrees centigrade (54°F).
Transplant them into the garden a week or so after the last chance of a frost.
Caring for Globularia
As globe daisies and other Globularia plants like a moist soil, it is best to water them on a regular basis.
They also require an occasional application of fertilizer. Once flowering has finished cut back to encourage a second bloom in autumn.
If you require more globe daisies then propagate by division in the spring.
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Globularia Plant Growing and Care Guide
Common Names: Globe Daisy.Life Cycle: Hardy perennial.
Height: 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm). Mat forming.
Native: Europe, North Africa, Southwestern Asia.
Growing Region: Zones 5 to 9.
Flowers: Late spring through to early summer; further blooming possible through to autumn.
Flower Details: Blue; brighten in the summer. Round. Fluffy. Dense.
Foliage: Evergreen. Leathery. Oval.
Sow Outside: Surface. Start of spring - before the last frost, or towards the end of autumn. Spacing: Small 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm); Large 12 inches (30 cm).
Sow Inside: Germination time: one week to two months. Temperature: 55°F (13°C). Light. Mix seeds in a moist growing medium, place in a freezer bag, then stratify by refrigeration for three weeks. Sow imbibed seeds seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors following the last frost.
Requirements and care: Full sunlight or partial shade. Good drainage. Soil pH 5.5 to 7.0. Moist soil. Regular watering. Occasional feed. Tidy dead leaves and flowers. Propagate: by dividing in the spring in cooler areas or the autumn in warmer areas.
Common Questions
How many members does the Globularia genus have?
The Globularia genus consists 22 species.
Do members of Globularia make a good garden or landscaping plant?
Yes, Globularia are low-growing perennials often used in rock gardens or as ground cover, known for their globe-like clusters of flowers.
Which Globularia species are most frequently grown by gardeners?
Globularia trichosantha is a popular choice for gardeners, appreciated for its blue flowers.
Are members of the Globularia plant genus fragrant?
Globularia species are not particularly known for their fragrance.
What is the perfect location to grow Globularia?
Globularia prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil.
Is Globularia invasive in the USA, if so in which states?
Currently, Globularia species are not recognized as invasive in the USA.
How do I remove Globularia plants from my garden?
To remove Globularia, dig out the plant, ensuring you remove as much of the root system as possible.
Summary
The Globularia genus belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. Native to Europe, these evergreen perennials or shrubs are recognized for their globe-shaped clusters of small, blue or white flowers.
Plant Globularia in the spring or fall, in a location with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. They prefer chalky or sandy soil and can tolerate drought conditions once established. Regular watering during dry periods will support better growth.
I hope that you enjoyed this guide on how to grow Globularia plants. You may also enjoy my gardening guides on how to grow Leucojum, Allium plant, and Canna plants.
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