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Armeria caespitosa 'Bevan's Variety'
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thrift 'Bevan's Variety'

A compact, evergreen perennial forming low mats to 15cm in width, with needle-like leaves and rosy-pink flowers on stems to 5cm in height

Synonyms
Armeria juniperifolia misapplied 'Bevan's Variety'
Armeria cespitosa 'Bevan's Variety'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green Grey Silver
Summer Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after flowering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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