Armeria maritima 'Ministicks Rose'

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery

An evergreen perennial forming a dense clump of grass-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces spherical, pink flowerheads on stems to 25cm tall. A good plant for pollinating insects

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring; take basal cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

Trim off spent flower stalks

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free