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This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
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Other common names thrift sea pink
cliff rose cushion pink lady's cushion lady's pincushion marsh daisy sea gilliflower sea grass
Synonyms Armeria bottendorfensis Armeria vulgaris
Family Plumbaginaceae
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
Plant range Europe to Siberia, Americas
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Mat forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil, suitable for rock garden and trough or the front of a border
Propagation Propagate by seed, division or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Ground Cover Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Rock Garden Wildflower meadow Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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