Armeria maritima 'Armada Rose'
Common Name(s):
Sea Thrift
Sea Pink
Synonym:
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Tiny pink to white flowers in globular clusters
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Plumbaginaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Dark Green
Stiff, linear, grass like
Fall Color?
NO
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
YES
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Native to coastal areas of Pacific Northwest
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
D
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
NO
Firewise?
YES
Height:
6-12"
Spread:
6-12"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Commonly grows in saline environments along coastal areas where few other plants can grow well
Soil:
Infertile, dry, well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Requires no fertilizer
Mulch:
Pea gravel, crushed stone, horticultural grit
Water deeply only during long dry spells, do not fertilize, cut spent flower stalks down to the base, divide if needed
Long Term:
Winter:
Stop watering by mid autumn, leave evergreen foliage, ensure sharp drainage
Spring:
Clean up winter damaged brown leaves, make sure soil is well-drained, avoid heavy fertilizing, divide overcrowded or woody clumps
Summer:
Make sure plant is in full sun, has sharp drainage, deep water infrequently
Fall:
Snip off spent flower stems near base, do not fertilize, taper off watering
General Care Comments:
Thrives in full sun, well-drained gritty soils
Common Problems
Poor drainage that can lead to root rot
Diseases:
Root rot if in waterlogged soils, powdery mildew, rust
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites. thrips
Environmental Problems:
Foliage mounds tend to rot in the center if grown in moist fertile soils or heavy clay
Pests:
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