Armeria maritima 'A Little in the Red'
thrift 'A Little in the Red'
An evergreen perennial forming a low, dense clump of linear, very dark bronze-purple leaves. From late spring to early summer it produces spherical, dark pink flowerheads on stiff stems to 18cm tall. A good plant for pollinating insects
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Bronze Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Bronze Purple | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple | |||
| Winter | Bronze Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- 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
Accepted
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
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