Botanical name | Armeria maritima |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. |
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Flowers | January February March April May June July August September October November December Globe-shaped heads of pink flowers on rather wiry stems. |
Common name(s) | Thrift, sea pink |
Origin | |
Uses | Excellent for the vase. |
Other languages | Seepienk (A) |
Armeria maritima (Thrift, sea pink)
- Botanical name: Armeria maritima
- Common name(s): Thrift, sea pink
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Hummock-forming sea pinks, as these are also known, have globe-shaped heads of pink flowers on rather wiry stems. They flower from spring to midsummer, often until the end of summer. A. maritima ‘Dusseldorf Pride’ has dark pink flowers on sturdy stems. Excellent for the vase.
Botanical Pronunciation: ar-ME-ree-a ma-RI-ti-ma
Armeria maritima requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Globe-shaped heads of pink flowers on rather wiry stems.