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Armeria maritima ARMADA™ 'Rose' sea thrift, sea pink
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,2m
usual width
0,2-0,3m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-July
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Sea thrift is a rock perennial which is at home in almost all parts of northern hemisphere. ARMADA™ is a popular series with bright coloured flowers. ARMADA™ Rose bears bright pink flowers on about 15 cm tall leafless stems from June until July. Linear leaves are soft, dark green, semi-evergreen in our climate. They form a nice tuft.
Growing conditions and care
Thrifts love open, sunny locations, free draining, and poor to moderately fertile soil. They will be happy with a little bit of rain once in a while. What they hate are water-logged soils with standing water during and after the rain. Grow them like real alpines and you will see how beautifully they will do. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 03-02-2014.
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