Globularia cordifolia (Heartleaf Globe Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyGlobulariaceae
GenusGlobularia
Speciescordifolia
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 -15
Height5 cm
Spread20 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionEvergreen mat-forming perennial.
ID CharacteristicSmall spoon-shaped leaves. small fluffy pink flowers.
LandscapeGlobularia cordifolia is a good choice for a sunny rock garden and only rarely needs clipping. This specimen enjoys full sun and sandy soils.
PropagationBy seed and individual rosettes.
CultivationBest grown in neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil in full sun.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Park Commission, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

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