| |
| Common Name: |
Seathrift, Sea Pink,
Common Thrift |
| Botanical
Name: |
Armeria |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant
tolerates drought and salt well and will grow in dry soils but prefers soil that is
well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay with a neutral pH (7.0) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Attributes: |
Is known as one of the easiest grown
perennials. Good for container plantings, the rock garden, border, or as a ground
cover. |
| Pests: |
none known |
| Diseases: |
Blight and root rot if kept moist |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Basket-of-Gold,
Blue-Eyed Grass, Hardy Geranium,
Dwarf Iris, Lamb's Ear,
Lavender, Rock Cress,
Rock Soapwort |
| Care: |
Deadheading will prolong flowering. Dividing should be
done in early spring to rejuvenate plant.
Plant may rot in center if soil is poorly drained.
DO NOT FERTILIZE! Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Armeria 'Alba'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 4-8
|
| Description: White flower heads in round clusters on about
6" stalks. Grass-like leaves. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
10" |
|
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Armeria
'Bee's Ruby'
(pseudarmeria)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Low tufted rosette foliage with globe-shaped, rosy pink flowers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
16-18" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Armeria 'Bloodstone'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 4-8
|
| Description: If you are looking for a bold stroke of color for
the rock garden or the border, then 'Bloodstone' is for you. It's bright cherry red
blossoms bloom atop glossy, evergreen clumping foliage.
This plant is also known as one of the best and easily grown evergreen perennials due to
its love of the sun and undemanding habit. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink/Red |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8-10" |
| Spread: |
6-12" |
|
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Armeria
'Cotton Tail'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 4-8
|
| Description: Dark green grass-like foliage topped with pure
white flowers on 8" stalks. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
9" |
| Spread: |
12" |
|
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Armeria 'Joystick Series Red'
(formosa)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-9
|
| Description:
The best red Armeria! Irresistable large
red globes bloom almost all summer long. Dead-head after bloom |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
16" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Armeria 'Joystick Series White'
(formosa)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-9
|
| Description:
Large white flower globes bloom almost all
summer! Dead-head after bloom |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
16" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Armeria 'Laucheana'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-9
|
| Description:
The large flowers on 'Laucheana' bloom in shades
of rosy pink-red. One of the best! Similar to 'Splendens' and
'Bloodstone'. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Armeria 'Pink Lusitanica'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 4-9
|
| Description:
A very cute and compact variety with rosy pink
flowers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose, pink |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8" |
| Spread: |
|
|
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Armeria 'Rubra'
(pseudameria)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-9
|
| Description: Large red globes bloom in May and June on low tufted
rosette foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-14" |
| Spread: |
10" |
|
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Armeria 'Splendens'
(maritma)
Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
zones 3-9
|
| Description: Light pink flowers appear in early May.
This plant should be dead-headed after blooming to increase the flowering period.
Rejuvenate the plant with division. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
10" |
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