Globe Flowers are perennial, small, semi-woody, evergreen, subtropical shrubs or evergreen, winter hardy perennials. All species have showy, terminal flower heads in various shades of sky blue to ink blue above dark green, slightly leathery foliage. Non winter hardy shrub-like species from the Canaries and the Mediterranean are easily grown in pots in any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Winter hardy Eurasian species are perennials and excellent rock garden plants, where they will grow in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds from non winter hardy species flat on any rich, well drained substrate at some 20°C. Do not cover seeds and keep soil always slightly moist from beneath. Sow seeds from winter hardy species flat on any rich, well drained substrate. Keep pots in a protected spot outside. Seeds require a cooling period for several months prior to germination in mid spring. Transplant as soon as seedlings are strong enough. All are USDA Climate Zone 6, if not stated differently. 20 seeds per package. |
Globularia alypum (Shrubby Globe Flower)25 (40)cm, Shrubby Globe Flower is a rarely cultivated semi woody perennial with narrow, slightly leathery, dark green narrow leaves and numerous showy, intense blue flowers. It is native of rocky soils in sun exposed spots in pine forests in the western Mediterranean region. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. Keep plants drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. VII-XI. |
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Globularia cordifolia (Heart-Leafed Globeflower)5 (10)cm, Heart-Leafed Globeflower is a winter hardy, evergreen perennial with short woody stems and a prostrate, cushion forming habit with leathery, shiny leaves. It is native of rock crevices in the Alps and makes floriferous mats with pale lilac-blue flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA climate zone 6. V-VI. |
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Globularia nudicaulis (Bald Stemmed Globeflower)20 (30)cm, Bald Stemmed Globeflower is a winter hardy, evergreen perennial from mountain meadows and rock crevices in the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Balkans. It makes upright stalks with rich blue flowers above quite broad, glossy leaves in a dense basal rosette. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA climate zone 6. V-VI. |
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Globularia punctata (Common Globe Flower)10 (20)cm, Common Globe Flower is a winter hardy, evergreen perennial from mountain meadows and rock crevices in central Europe. It makes upright stalks with rich blue flowers above glossy leaves in a dense basal rosette. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA climate zone 6. V-VI. |
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Globularia trichosantha (Caucasus Globe Flower)20 (30)cm, Caucasus Globe Flower is a winter hardy, evergreen perennial from mountain meadows and rock crevices from Bulgaria to Turkey, Syria, northern Iran, northern Irak and the Caucasus. It makes upright stalks with rich blue flowers above glossy leaves in a basal rosette. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA climate zone 6. V-VI. |
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