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ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'
Commonly known as Sea pink, Thrift
Less common white form of thrift
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
White form of our native thrift. Wildlife plant. Insects. -
Pests & Diseases
None if grown outside. Red spider mites, aphids, under glass. -
Place of origin
Mountain and coastal areas of the northern hemisphere. -
EvergreenLinear, dark-green leaves 4-12cm (1½-5in) long.
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White
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BorderFront of a border
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Coastal / windswept
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Flowers, to 2.5cm (1in) across are carried on stiff stems to 20cm (8in) long
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size20cm (8in)
30cm (12in)
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