Armeria pseudarmeria 'Dreamland' (Dreameria Series)
An evergreen perennial forming a clump of lance-shaped leaves to 20cm long. From late spring until late summer it produces spherical, light pink flowerheads to 4cm across, held on strong stems to 35cm tall. Makes a good cut flower
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
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, poor to moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring; take basal cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Trim off spent flower stalks
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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