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ARMERIA
Commonly known as Sea pink, Thrift
All Flower MAY-JUL
Genus of about 80 species of hummocky or cushion-forming evergreens.
The well-known sea pink, or thrift as depicted on the 1937 10-sided threepenny bit, treasured as a memory of coastal holidays.
Distributed widely on sea cliffs and in mountainous areas.
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Bee friendly -
Good to know - good for rock gardens, troughs or for the front of a border. -
Pests & Diseases - under glass - red spider mites, aphids. -
Place of Origin - Turkey, Europe, northern Africa. North and South America. -
Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit. - cushion-forming perennials.
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Evergreen
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - will also tolerate less fertile soil. Good drainage is required.
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Full sun
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Kneeling Cushion
Protect your knees in the garden with this squishy mat.
Water-repellent and light weight.
Only £3.60
