Armeria maritima Rose – sea thrift
Description
Armeria, more commonly known as sea thrift, can often be seen growing in coastal locations. It is a very versatile, evergreen clump forming perennial. The leaves are narrow, grass like and dark green. This Armeria Maritima has lots of attractive round heads of fuchsia-pink flowers. Brilliant to grow in gravel gardens, rockeries or as a dainty edging plant. Fully hardy and very easy to grow. A great plant for pollinating insects, and has been awarded the RHS Plants for Pollinators award.
Suitable for Hanging Baskets? | No |
Suitable for Patio Containers? | No |
Scented? | No |
Plant Type | Perennial |
RHS Plants for Pollinators | Yes |
Botanical Name | Armeria Maritima |
Planting Position | Full Sun |
Eventual Height | 10cm – 25cm (4″ – 10″) |
Eventual Spread | 15cm – 30cm (6″ – 12″) |
RHS Award of Garden Merit | No |
Hardy Perennial | H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5) |
Flower Colour | Fuchsia Pink |
A sunny location in coastal, windswept sites open to the elements has proved that Armeria can thrive just about anywhere in the UK, given a sunny location and a free-draining soil.
Once ready for planting out, space them approx. 6-12″ (15-30cm) apart to give them room to fully grow and not be overcrowded.
*With a little planning you can have perennial plants in flower for several months of the year – almost all year round in milder areas.
Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.