Armeria jun. 'New Seeland Form' - P9

Description
The Juniper-leaved thrift 'New Zealand Form' (Armeria juniperifolia) is a compact, cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that produces light pink, ball-shaped flowers from April to May. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 cm and is approx. 15 cm wide. The Juniper-leaved thrift 'New Zealand Form' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Armeria cespitosa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Juniper-leaved thrift 'New Zealand Form' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Juniper-leaved thrift 'New Zealand Form' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Juniper-leaved thrift 'New Zealand Form' sets beautiful accents together with: Cute bellflower, peony carnation, common cat's paw.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Armeria juniperifolia 'New Zealand Form' forms ball-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from April.

Use
Cut, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, alpine garden