Globe Planter® varieties
Globe Planter develops and protects the work of these craftspeople of the living world and offers you the creations best suited to our climate and growing conditions, to give a new look to gardens, terraces and balconies.
ABELIA grandiflora Mardi gras Cov
A chameleon abelia!
This small, compact shrub changes with the seasons. In spring its young shoots are edged with yellow, turning creamy white in summer; then come the lightly fragrant pink flowers, as the foliage turns orange-red.
Soil: free-draining
Flowering period: August to September
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune in March
- pink
- green/yellow
- bushy
- H:1.50 W:1.20
- -07°C / -10°C
- full sun to partial shade
CARYOPTERIS clandoniensis Thetis Cov
Deep blue
Thetis is the new benchmark among Caryopteris. Its late flowering lights up early autumn with its deep blue. Flowering lasts ten days longer than other varieties.
Soil: free-draining
Flowering period: August to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune in March
- blue
- green/grey
- bushy
- H:1.00 W:0.80
- -10°C / -15°C
- full sun
CEANOTHUS thyrsyflorus Blue Sapphire
Intense colour!
A unique deep blue colour on fine purple foliage. It can be trained along a south-facing wall or planted on a bank.
Soil: free-draining to dry
Flowering period: May to July
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune after flowering to keep the desired shape
- blue
- purple
- open
- H:1.20 W:1.20
- -07°C / -10°C
- full sun
CEANOTHUS thyrsyflorus Zanzibar
Gold and sapphire elegance!
A remarkable contrast between bright golden foliage and beautiful blue spring flowers. A plant to use in partial shade to "bring the sunshine"! Slow-growing and ideal for pots and containers.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: May to June & September to October
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- blue
- green/yellow
- bushy
- H:2.50 W:1.50
- -10°C / -15°C
- full sun to partial shade
CHOISYA ternata Goldfingers Cov
The bush with golden fingers!
An elegant evergreen shrub with wonderfully fragrant white flowers. Very sun-tolerant: its lovely golden yellow shade is not spoiled by the sun. Plant it among roses to bring out their colour.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: May to June & September to October
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- white
- yellow
- bushy
- H:2.00 W:1.20
- -10°C / -15°C
- full sun to partial shade
CHOISYA ternata Golden Gift Lismarty
A small golden bush
It resembles its cousins — the colour of Sundance, the fronds of Goldfingers — but it is in fact quite different. Its leaves are narrower than those of Sundance but wider than those of Goldfingers, and they are shorter. Its golden foliage tolerates sun better than Sundance, though not as well as Goldfingers. Above all, its compact habit gives it a place all of its own at the front of borders and on balconies and terraces.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: April to May
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance:
- white
- yellow
- compact/bushy
- H:1.00 W:1.00
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
ESCALLONIA hybride Red Carpet Cov
Red carpet
This elegant plant covers the ground with handsome glossy foliage, against which its ruby-red summer flowers stand out.
Soil: free-draining
Flowering period: June to August
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune in March
- red
- green
- creeping - ground cover
- H:0.80 W:1.50
- -07°C / -10°C
- full sun
EUONYMUS fortunei Kathy
Beautiful variegation!
Of all the Euonymus fortunei, Kathy is the brightest. Its margins are pure white and clearly defined. Use it as a low hedge, on balconies and terraces and in mixed plantings.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune to keep the shape or height
- white
- green/white
- compact
- H:0.50 W:0.30
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
FORSYTHIA x intermedia Minor Gold Cov
Small and easy to flower
A small, compact plant that bushes out gracefully. It flowers strongly on the current year's wood, which makes it extremely free-flowering from a young age and thereafter. Pruning is simplified, for guaranteed success. Its leaves turn leather-coloured in autumn, extending its decorative effect.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: February to March
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune in March after flowering
- yellow
- green
- bushy
- H:1.50 W:2.00
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
LIBERTIA ixioïdes Goldfinger Cov
Luminous
An architectural plant, ideal for dry, sunny spots. It is very happy in a pot, on its own or in combination. Light and elegant, with white flowers in spring.
Soil: free-draining to dry
Flowering period: April to June
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: regularly remove faded flowers and damaged foliage
- white
- green/yellow
- clump
- H:0.50 W:0.50
- -03°C / -07°C
- full sun
LIBERTIA ixioïdes Taupo Blaze
Elegant
Elegant and easy to use, it is happy in any dry soil and needs no particular care.
Soil: free-draining to dry
Flowering period: April to June
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: regularly remove faded flowers and damaged foliage
- white
- green/yellow/orange
- clump
- H:0.60 W:0.60
- -03°C / -07°C
- full sun
PHORMIUM cookianum Black Adder Cov
Black vipers!
A Phormium with long black leaves with auburn highlights, for use in containers, patios and borders.
Soil: free-draining
Flowering period: none
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: remove damaged leaves in late winter
- black
- upright
- H:1.50 W:1.50
- -03°C / -07°C
- full sun
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Lady in Red
Red light
This elegant shrub has red young leaves that turn purple as they grow. These young leaves appear from spring until late summer. White rosette-shaped flowers contrast against the purple-red background in late spring.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: May to July
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- white
- purple
- bushy
- H:2.50 W:1.50
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
ROSA Rekord® Medeo® Kortraste
White carpet
Medeo is a very free-flowering, strongly repeat-flowering variety. Its foliage is very healthy, guaranteed by the ADR award. This variety is recommended for banks and low flowering borders.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: cut back hard in March
- white
- green
- ground cover
- H:0.50 W:0.80
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
ROSA Rekord® Pink Emely® Korselary
Pink pearl
A generous, healthy bush (ADR) that flowers again and again throughout the season. The flowers are semi-double and about 7 cm across. They are numerous and clustered, which gives a strong massed effect. They are also lightly fragrant. Spring pruning to 15 cm gives fine flowering all year.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune in March
- pink
- green
- bushy
- H:0.60 W:0.60
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
ROSA Rekord® Smile® Korsupigel
Intensely yellow
Smile is a rose with a great many semi-double flowers. It is strongly repeat-flowering, with healthy foliage. Very well branched, it covers a border completely.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: cut back hard in March
- yellow
- green
- ground cover
- H:0.50 W:0.70
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
ROSA Rekord® Sommerabend® Kormarec
Red carpeting!
This red rose is a superb creeper with strong spreading power. It is very free-flowering and very healthy (ADR). Perfect for front-of-border planting and banks. Its dark green foliage sets off its blood-red flowers. A benchmark variety!
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: cut back hard in March
- red
- green
- ground cover
- H:0.30 W:0.70
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
SAMBUCUS nigra Black Beauty Gerda
A dark beauty with irresistible charm!
A well-balanced elder whose lovely pink flowers set off its purple foliage. A striking effect in a border.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: May to June & September to October
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- pink
- purple
- bushy
- H:3.00 W:1.50
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
SAMBUCUS nigra Black Lace Eva
Purple fronds
A dense shrub with finely cut purple foliage. It suits small and large gardens alike, and can even be grown in a pot.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: May to June
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- pink
- purple
- bushy
- H:3.50 W:1.50
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
SORBARIA sorbifolia Sem Cov
Orange foliage
Sorbaria are not generally attractive or decorative plants. Sem is an exception, with handsome orange foliage and fine white panicles in summer. This variety is also very compact, perfectly suited to small gardens and low borders.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: July to August
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: cut back hard in March
- white
- green/orange
- compact/bushy
- H:1.00 W:0.80
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
SPIRAEA japonica Magic Carpet Walbuma
A sumptuous golden cushion studded with rubies!
A delightful little golden bush with orange young stems that creates a very bright effect in the garden.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: June to July
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- pink
- yellow
- bushy
- H:0.50 W:0.50
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
VIBURNUM tinus Spirit Anvi
Winter enchantment!
Twelve months of changing display, with pink buds, pure white flowers, blue-tinged fruits and evergreen leaves. Also happy in a container.
Soil: adapts to any soil
Flowering period: August to April
Foliage: evergreen
Maintenance: prune in March
- white
- green
- bushy
- H:2.00 W:1.20
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun to partial shade
WEIGELIA hybride Ruby Queen Cov
A shrub full of subtlety and refinement!
A compact shrub with repeat flowering and purple foliage, which does well in pots and containers.
Soil: any soil
Flowering period: May to July & September
Foliage: deciduous
Maintenance: prune after flowering
- red-purple
- purple
- bushy
- H:1.20 W:1.00
- -15°C / -20°C
- full sun
