Armeria pungens
spiny thrift
A clump-forming sub-shrub, to around 80cm in height, with a low mound of narrow, grass-like green foliage. Drumstick clusters of white or pale pink flowers appear on tall stems in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | White Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
- SW Europe
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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