Sea Pink,Thrift. Cushion-forming with linear dark green leaves, bears pink white or red-purple flowerheads. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Armeria maritima
Cushion-forming with linear dark green leaves, bears pink white or red-purple flowerheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Armeria |
|---|---|
| Species | maritima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Pink, Thrift |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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