Leaves are linear, dark green and form in a low growing mass.

Flowers are rounded cup shape in pink or white and are borne on long stems.

These are a really pretty flowering garden plant that looks good in most settings.

Essential info

Genus: Plumbaginaceae

Family: Armeria

Species: Maritima

Common Names: Thrift, Sea pink, White Sea Thrift

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 30cm (12inches).

Flowering: From spring and into summer.

Where to plant info

Armeria are attractive gardening plants and best planted in large groups on their own or with other flowering plants.

Where: Ideal for edging borders and beds.

They are perfect for traditional cottage gardens.

Thrift will tolerate the rigours of growing in a coastal environment.

Site: They prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Any free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.

How to sow seeds..... read more

Or by division in spring.

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