Armeria caespitosa
juniper-leaved thrift
A compact evergreen perennial forming dense mats to 30cm in width. Pale pink flowers are borne in late spring, on stems 2-5cm in height, above dark green, needle-like leaves
Synonyms
Armeria juniperifolia dwarf darkArmeria juniperifolia missaplied
see moreArmeria juniperina
Armeria (_juniperifolia_ misapplied × _caespitosa_)
Armeria juniperifolia misapplied
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- C Spain
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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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