Armeria maritima 'Nifty Thrifty' (v)
thrift 'Nifty Thrifty'
A compact, evergreen perennial to 15cm high forming a dense, mounded tuft of narrow, grass-like leaves edged with white. Erect stems carry rounded heads of bright pink flowers in spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green Variegated White | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green Variegated White | ||
Autumn | Green Variegated White | |||
Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; suitable for rock gardens, troughs or the front of borders. Tolerant of sea-salt laden winds
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required, but deadheading may produce a second flush of flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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