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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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Evergreen
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.Cushion-forming perennials.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood for rock gardens, troughs or for the front of a border.
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass - red spider mites, aphids.
Place of originTurkey, Europe, northern Africa. North and South America. -
Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilWill also tolerate less fertile soil. Good drainage is required.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Buy Varieties of ARMERIA
ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'
Sea pink, Thrift
less common white form of thrift
ARMERIA maritima 'Splendens'
Sea pink, Thrift
deep pink
ARMERIA pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red'
Sea pink, Thrift
large red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
ARMERIA pseudarmeria 'Ballerina White'
Sea pink, Thrift
pure white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
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
