Armeria pseudarmeria
great thrift
A clump-forming sub-shrub with narrow leaves to 20cm long. Drumstick clusters of white or pale pink flowers, 3-4cm across on stems 25-50cm tall, are produced in summer
Other common names
large-flowered thriftSynonyms
Armeria formosa (hort.) Vilm.-Andr.Armeria latifolia
see moreArmeria atrosanguinea hort.
Armeria grandifolia
Armeria cephalotes
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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 | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
Correct
- Plant range
- WC Portugal
How to grow
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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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