Globularia alypum 7438
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Plantaginaceae Tribe: Globularieae
Genus: Globularia
English name: Alypo globe daisy
Zone: Mediterranean
References
- Large delay in flowering in continental versus coastal populations of a Mediterranean shrub, Globularia alypum, Estiarte, Marc and Puig, Gloria and Peñelas, Josep. International journal of biometeorology 2011 Vol. 55 pag. 855-865. Address
References for the genus
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 10ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from January until April
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 10ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: lila
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from January until April
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 7.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 2564,1 per gram (0,00039g).
Germination references
- Seedling survival of Mediterranean shrubland species in relation to root: shoot ratio, seed size and water and nitrogen use, Lloret, F and Casanovas, C and Penuelas, J. Functional Ecology 1999 Vol. 13(2) pag. 210-216. Address
The average seed weight is 2564,1 per gram (0,00039g).
Germination references
- Seedling survival of Mediterranean shrubland species in relation to root: shoot ratio, seed size and water and nitrogen use, Lloret, F and Casanovas, C and Penuelas, J. Functional Ecology 1999 Vol. 13(2) pag. 210-216. Address
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
02-05-23A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants. Stock
11-04-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
26-05-25 Sown 40 seeds in a seed plate ½ in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring 1mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light