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Globularia salicina (Canary Globe Flower)

Canary Globe Flower

Globularia salicina, Canary Globe Flower, Evergreen shrub, Mediterranean Plant, Perennial Shrub, White Flowers

Globularia salicina (Canary Globe Flower) is an evergreen shrub with dark green, oval, leathery leaves and charming fluffy lavender flowers over a long season. Blooming in winter through spring, the globular blossoms attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Native to the Canary Islands and Madeira, Canary Globe Flower is an excellent shrub for rock gardens, containers or coastal gardens.

  • Grows up to 2 ft tall (60 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
  • Performs best in well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor, stony, dry soils but prefers well-drained soils that contain organic matter. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Good for beds and borders, coastal gardens, rock gardens, containers.
  • No serious pest or disease issues.
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact appearance.
  • Propagate from seeds sown in spring in a seedbed with sandy substrate. 
  • Native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36"
(60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36"
(60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
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