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... Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water. Armeria maritima is a charming plant, with abundant positive characteristics that make it well suited to modern gardens. Sea thrift, Armeria maritima Sea thrift, Armeria maritima, is an herbaceous perennial in the sealavender family ... plant, in heavy clay, soils that are too fertile, or after a prolonged wet and cool fall. Flower clusters are subtended by purplish, papery bracts.Genus name is Latinized from the old French name armoires for a cluster-headed dianthus.Specific epithet means pertaining to the sea or coastal.In the wild, thrift or sea pink commonly grows in saline environments along coastal areas where few other plants can grow well, hence the common name. Trim off the spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming. ... -- Thrift (Armeria maritima) -- Western columbine (Aquilegia formosa) -- White fir (Abies concolor) Armeria Species: maritima Family: Plumbaginaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Europe and North America, Greenland Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems): dry soil, sandy soil, drought, shallow rocky soil, tolerates moderate salt spray Dimensions: About Thrift Seapink (Armeria maritima) 22 Nurseries Carry This Plant Add to My Plant List; Armeria maritima is the botanical name for a species of flowering plant. Habit Succeeds in most soils including clay and poor sands. Deadhead spend flower stems to encourage additional bloom. Native to seaside cliffs, Thrift is a durable perennial for most any sunny location. Where summers are hot and humid, it should be grown in part shade. Medium. Sea thrift, Armeria maritima, is an herbaceous perennial in the sealavender family (Plumbaginaceae) native to mountains and temperate coastal areas of the northern hemisphere, especially northern Europe, from northern California to Iceland to Siberia. It thrives in full sun and loamy or sandy soils that are well-drained, especially in the winter. Growth Rate. Soil Condition. Armeria maritima has a great copper -tolerance, and is able to grow in soils with copper concentrations of up to 6400 mg/kg. Armeria Armeria. Water. Average, Well-drained . Wet soil for extended periods encourages root rot. You don't need a piece of the big root with each piece. Sea thrift, Armeria maritima, is typically found growing on cliffs and seashores, but also makes a pretty garden flower. Water. Soil Condition. Good rock garden or edging plant. Armeria maritima A useful mat-forming evergreen perennial with dense, grass-like, leaves. Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular. Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments. Sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Its blooms are attractive to bees and make a pretty cut flower. Fast . Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy . Best grown in infertile, dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Foliage turns bronze in the fall. Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil. Best in full sun, in infertile, dry, well-drained soils. Foliage mounds tend to rot in the center if grown in moist, fertile soils or in heavy clay. It is a popular garden flower, known by several common names, including "thrift", "sea thrift", and "sea pink". Sun. Your idea of breaking off a piece and sticking it in the ground might work if you live in a place with very high rainfall. A compact plant for edging, border fronts, rock gardens or wall pockets. Foliage mounds tend to rot in the center if grown in moist, fertile soils or in heavy clay. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Variety or Cultivar 'Armada Rose' _ 'Armada Rose' is a compact, dense, tufted, evergreen perennial with stiff, grass-like, dark green leaves and slender, erect, stems bearing compact, rounded clusters of rose-pink flowers from spring into summer. Copyright © 2000 - 2020 Valleybrook International Ventures Inc. Armeria maritima ‘Morning Star Deep Rose’, Alphabetical list of all 4,000+ perennials here. Plant armeria where the plant is exposed to full sunlight. It is common in the North Carolina mountains and Piedmont and less frequently seen in coastal areas. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. In richer soils the leaves tend to fall outwards leaving an open center. Rarely does it get too large for a spot, it is not invasive and it does very well in poor sandy soil. Variety or Cultivar 'Splendens' _ 'Splendens' is a compact, dense, tufted, evergreen perennial with stiff, grass-like dark green leaves and slender, erect, stems bearing compact, ruonded clusters of reddish-pink flowers from mid-spring into summer. Average, Well-drained. Fine hair-like roots will form. Good drainage is essential. n/a. Full, Half . Soil Type. Take care not to overfertilize or overwater, as this can cause rot. Armeria Armeria. Armeria maritima 'Cotton Tail' Sku #0269 This tidy, dense tuft of glossy green, grassy-textured foliage is an excellent choice for use in fronts of borders, edging pathways, and accenting rock gardens. Thrifts prefer cool temperatures and low humidity. Sun. Lavatera maritima can take a light frost, but is sensitive to temperatures below -5°C, so benefits from a sheltered spot out of any cold, drying winds. Adverse Factors. The lush, ball-shaped flowers of Armeria Rosa Stolz are a late spring bloomer. Noteworthy Characteristics. It is covered with abundant clusters of pink flower globes on slender stems in late spring and early summer. Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose' (Armada Series) is: Evergreen. Alkaline. Gardenality is a gardening-centric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener. Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular . Sea thrift and creeping thyme in lava fields of Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland. I think you'll have better luck putting those pieces in some good potting soil for a while first. Description. Neutral. Tufts will spread slowly to 8-12" wide. Clay soil is also bulky and helps keep large plants anchored and stable. Neutral . Prior to sowing soak the seeds for overnight in warm water. Neutral. Soil pH. Also effective in containers. Soil Condition. I would wait until spring. Also excellent in tubs or mixed containers, particularly alpine trough gardens. Germination Instructions. Plants are very wind-tolerant and succeed in maritime gardens. In richer soils the leaves tend to fall outwards leaving an open center. Fast. Tiny, pink to white flowers bloom in mid spring in globular clusters (3/4-1" wide) atop slender, naked stalks rising well above the foliage to 6-10" tall. Armeria maritima + Add: Sea Pink, Common Thrift : Previous Photo Next Photo. Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone' Common Name: Thrift, False Sea Pink. Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil. Impractical large scale ground cover due to slow spread. Good drainage is essential. After that, depending on the weather and soil type, watering may be adjusted to every two or three days. Armeria maritima, commonly called thrift or sea pink, is a compact, low-growing plant which forms a dense, mounded tuft of stiff, linear, grass-like, dark green leaves (to 4" tall). This clumping, grass-like perennial can be planted in full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm inland areas This CA native has small pink flowers that resemble pom poms that bloom in spring and summer. Armeria maritima 'Splendens' is: Evergreen. Best grown in infertile, dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Grow Lavatera maritima in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Full, Half. Prefers a well-drained sandy soil with added leaf mould and a sunny position [1, 111, 134]. The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. Armeria Rosa Stolz - Common name:Sea Thrift - Pastel lavender-pink buttons of color top slim stems over petite grass-like tufts of evergreen foliage. Chalky soil … Appearance and Characteristics. Puccinellia maritima appear in pioneer communities and at the lower parts of the marsh as Puccinellia maritima - turf fucoid communities. Habit May be massed as a ground cover for small areas. Although Armeria performs best in sandy soil, the plant tolerates nearly any type of well-drained soil, including poor, dry soil. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer. Lovely between rocks and around stones that edge a path. Growth Rate. Genus Armeria are evergreen perennials forming tufts or mats of strap-shaped or linear leaves, with long-stalked, dense clusters of small cup-shaped flowers Details A. maritima is a mat-forming evergreen perennial with dense, needle-like leaves and erect scapes to 15cm, bearing compact clusters of cup-shaped pink flowers in late spring and summer However, given the proper environment New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks. It grows well in clay, loam or gravelly soil that is somewhat compacted and heavy or nutrient-poor, tolerating drought but not poor drainage. Sow indoors Feb-Jun or Sep-Oct. A compact, evergreen perennial, it forms low clumps from which long stems of soft pink blooms emerge in summer. Average, Well-drained . Deadhead spend flower stems to encourage additional bloom. A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Good cut flower. This interesting selection forms a low tufted mound of smoky-purple leaves, contrasting with deep pink pompon flowers for many weeks starting in late spring. Bring some indoors for adorable bouquets in your favorite bud vase. Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of pink to lavender (or sometimes white) flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular . Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Soil pH. It’s easy to grow and makes a good rockery plant. Requires an acid soil according to one report whilst others say that it dislikes acid soils. Because of this they have a reputation for being short-lived. Clay soils tend to be neutral. Clay soils hold moisture longer than sandy soils, so expect to water more frequently in sandy … Armeria maritima, commonly called thrift or sea pink, is a compact, low-growing plant which forms a dense, mounded tuft of stiff, linear, grass-like, dark green leaves (to 4" tall).Tufts will spread slowly to 8-12" wide. Towards the mid marsh Puccinellia maritima dominated communities occur with increasing amounts of the Glaux maritima, Limonium vulgare, Plantago maritima and Armeria maritima sub-communities. The flowers lack the scent that makes other members of the genus popular with gardeners. One mechanism proposed is that not much copper is transported up the shoot of the plant, and is excreted from decaying leaves. Soil Type. Medium . Soil pH. Soil Type. An easy to grow tough and hardy plant that is drought tolerant. 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