Armeria maritima Bloodstone (Sea Thrift)
Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’ (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright purplish-pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely from mid-spring to early summer, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the rest of the summer.
Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone' (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of bright purplish-pink flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely from mid-spring to early summer, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the rest of the summer. Sea Thrift forms a dense, mounded tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves that will spread slowly. A charming little plant that is ridiculously easy to grow and is perfect for edging walks, borders, containers or rock gardens. The flowers can be used as cut flowers too.
- Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Clumps will spread slowly and will need dividing only when the plant centers become bare.
- Best in full sun, in infertile, dry, well-drained soils. In richer soils the leaves tend to fall outwards leaving an open center. Drought tolerant once established.
- Virtually disease and pest free, it is deer resistant and attracts bees and butterflies.
- A great perennial plant for edging, border fronts, rock gardens, coastal gardens or massed as a ground cover for small spots.
- Deadheading may produce a second flush of flowers.
- Propagate by division or by basal semi-ripe cuttings
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Armeria – Thrifts |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ – 18″ (30cm – 45cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |