Thursday 2 August 2007

Armeria "Bees Ruby"


Description:Low tufted foliage and globe-shaped flowers. Dead-heading will prolong flowering. Division should be performed in early spring and is necessary to rejuvenate the plant.
Common Name:Seathrift, Sea Pink, Common Thrift
Botanical Name:Armeria
Type:Perennial
Soil Preference:This plant tolerates drought and salt well and will grow in dry soils but prefers soil that is well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay with a neutral pH (7.0)
Light Requirements:Full Sun
Attributes:Is known as one of the easiest grown perennials. Good for container plantings, the rock garden, border, or as a ground cover.
Pests:none known
Good Companion Plants:
Basket-of-Gold, Blue-Eyed Grass, Hardy Geranium, Dwarf Iris, Lamb's Ear, Lavender, Rock Cress, Rock Soapwort
Care:Deadheading will prolong flowering. Dividing should be done in early spring to rejuvenate plant. Plant may rot in center if soil is poorly drained.

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