ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'

Commonly known as Sea pink, Thrift

Less common white form of thrift
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Linear, dark-green leaves 4-12cm (1½-5in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    20cm (8in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Alpine or rock plant
    These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • 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)
  • Full sun

ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Front of a border
    Coastal / windswept
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Armeria maritima - Care Guide
20cm (8in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  30cm (12in)
  

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