Armeria maritima 'Düsseldorfer Stolz'
thrift 'Düsseldorfer Stolz'
'Düsseldorfer Stolz' is a cushion-forming, evergreen perennial, to 20cm tall, with dark green, grass-like leaves and purplish-pink flowers in tight clusters on erect stems in late spring and summer
Synonyms
Armeria caespitosa 'Dusseldorf Red'Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Stolz'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 an open situation in full sun. Tolerates salt and sea winds
Propagation
Propagate by division or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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