Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose'
Common Thrift
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Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Description
The Common Thrift are adorable bright rose pink, ball-shaped flower clusters will add a pop of color to your landscape. Armeria maritima 'Armadatrade; Rose' was introduced by S &G Flowers and blooms from mid spring to early summer. The blossoms appear on 3-4 inch leafless stalks that grow above a compact mound of dark green, evergreen, grassy foliage. 'Armadatrade; Rose' is able to thrive in salty soil so it is perfect for planting along sidewalks and driveways that have been salted in the winter months.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Blooming
Flowers in spring to early summer. Comes in several colors including white, pink, rose or red.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Growth
Evergreen perennials and subshrubs. Does best with full sun. Forms tidy mounds of narrow, stiff evergreen leaves. Grows best in a rock garden or trough. Also works well at the front of a border.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Planting
Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn or spring in containers. Hybrids may result as the species cross freely. In early spring, divide. Summer, root semi-ripe basal cuttings.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Pest
Spider mites and aphids may cause problems. Plants may rot out in the center if exposed to high temperatures.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Interesting facts
Armeria includes about 80 species that produce compact, saucer shaped flowers on slender stems.
Common Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose') - Soil and irrigation
Needs little to moderate water. Well-drained soils, poor to moderately fertile.
