Botanical Name: Common Names:
Armeria maritima Thrift, Sea Thrift, Sea Pink,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Dense, Spreading, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A small, pretty border plant with a prolonged flowering period perfect for adding a splash of colour to any cottage garden. Globe-shaped pink flowers sit above a tight, tufted mound of ornamental, grass-like foliage. A lovely drought tolerant choice for borders, containers and for bringing a splash of colour into the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Removal of spent flowers will prolong flowering. Grows well in full sun in most soil types, does require good drainage. Low water requirements, but water well in extremely dry spells. Apply slow release fertiliser in late Spring.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Plumbaginaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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