Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima) Plant

Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima) Plant

The Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima) botanically belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a herbaceous, perennial, evergreen and spreading plant, of medium growth rate. It has a tufted appearance, round shape, linear leaves of dark green color while at the end of Spring until Summer it presents globose very decorative inflorescences that have pink-purple (or white - depending on the variety) flowers. The Sea Thrift is an easy-to-grow herbaceous, has no serious problems with pests or diseases, and requires minimal care. Whith the exeption of heavy clays, it can be planted in a variety of other cool type soils that drain well. It withstands drought, frost and low temperatures and is an excellent choice as a flowering plant for coastal planting due to its high resistance to salt droplets. It is also used in gardens - alone or in combination with other ornaments - and in pots or planters.

► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large shrubs are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR SEA THRIFT

	FOLIAGE	Evergreen
	HEIGHT	0.20-0.40 m
	DIAMETER	0.20-0.40 m
	EXPOSURE	Sun, Half-Shade
	MINIMUM TEMPERATURES	From -29 to -34 °C
	WATERING	Regular
	SOIL	Medium
	SOIL pH	Acidic to Neutral (5.8 - 6.8)
	FLOWERS	Pink, White
	FLOWERING SEASON	Late Spring - Summer
	SEASIDE PLANTING	Yes

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