Armeria mar. 'Abbey Deep Rose' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sea thrift 'Abbey Deep Rose' (Armeria maritima) is a clump-forming, compact, winter-green perennial that produces dark pink, ball-shaped flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Sea thrift 'Abbey Deep Rose' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Armeria montana.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * deer resistant

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Sea thrift 'Abbey Deep Rose' are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Sea thrift 'Abbey Deep Rose' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, compact.

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 Sea thrift 'Abbey Deep Rose' sets beautiful accents together with: Heather carnation, sand thyme.

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 maritima 'Abbey Deep Rose' forms ball-shaped, dark pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture