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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
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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Evergreen
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit. - cushion-forming perennials.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - 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. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - will also tolerate less fertile soil. Good drainage is required.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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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
