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ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - white form of our native thrift. Wildlife plant. Insects.
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    Pests & Diseases - none if grown outside. Red spider mites, aphids, under glass.

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    Place of Origin - mountain and coastal areas of the northern hemisphere.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'

Sea pink, Thrift

Less common white form of thrift

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Alpine or Rock Plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
Evergreen - linear, dark-green leaves 4-12cm (1½-5in) long.
Herb - variable, clump-forming perennial. Flowerheads to 2.5cm (1in) across on stiff stems to 20cm (8in) long, are produced profusely.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 20cm (8in)
Spread - in metres - 30cm (12in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£7.50 each
3+£6.66 each
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